Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who are placed in local authority foster care?
As a Family Time Worker, you’ll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents.
We’re looking for people with the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. We work with very vulnerable children, so maintaining professional relationships while managing complex family needs and behaviors is essential.
You'll support families to spend quality time together. Our aim during family time is to promote positive and meaningful experiences, offering support, guidance, and parenting advice, or modeling positive interactions and behaviors. Family time workers are required to transport children around the county and further afield.
This role will be based in Codsall, South Staffordshire.
Main Responsibilities
* Facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or other family members.
* Coordinate arrangements for family time as directed by court.
* Transport children and young people to attend family time.
* Provide parenting support and guidance during family time.
* Support the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records related to children, young people, and families.
* Be available outside traditional working patterns, including evenings and weekends, to support children, families, and carers when needed.
The Ideal Candidate
Along with a passion for helping children and families, you will need:
* A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience.
* Experience of direct work with children, families, and carers in statutory or voluntary agencies.
* Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft packages.
* An understanding of child development and the impact of stress and trauma.
* Knowledge of policies, guidance, and legislation in children’s social care.
* Unrestricted use of a car and a driving license.
* Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
* Effective communication skills with children, families, and carers.
* Ability to build relationships and deliver interventions.
* Ability to work effectively in conflict situations.
Note: Weekend working arrangements are under review, including any paid enhancements. Shortlisting is due on July 28, 2025, with interviews in the week of August 4, 2025.
For more information or to discuss your suitability, contact Jennifer Elliott at 07805734454.
Application process: We anonymize applications during shortlisting. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, offering a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting minimum criteria. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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