Job Description
3 Month Contract With A local Authority
Summary of Role:
As a Family Time Supervisor, you will ensure that families are welcomed and supported within the Family Resource Centre, in community settings, and in other appropriate venues as required. You will adopt a flexible, caring, and professional approach towards children, parents, and other family members attending Family Time.
Your role is to provide a positive experience for children and young people while prioritizing their safety, emotional well-being, and welfare. You will also support parents in maintaining positive relationships with their children and, where necessary, provide practical and emotional guidance to make Family Time sessions constructive. For wider family group interactions, such as Family Sibling Time, you will ensure the needs of all attendees are recognized and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of safe, structured, and effective supervised Family Time sessions.
* Ensure Family Time arrangements are consistent with agreements made at Family Time planning meetings.
* Understand and comply with procedures promoting and safeguarding the welfare and safety of children.
* Recognize risks of harm and intervene appropriately to de-escalate situations or request additional support when required.
* Adhere to confidentiality, information-sharing protocols, and risk assessment processes.
* Observe and record the quality of parenting and interactions during sessions.
* Produce clear, succinct observation reports within required timelines for the Social Work Team and court.
* Maintain records on the London Borough of Barnet Children and Families LCS electronic system, including uploading information, photos, and relevant materials related to the child’s journey.
* Comply with Health and Safety, Risk Assessment, and Data Protection policies.
* Take responsibility for your own health and safety, as well as that of others.
* Participate in personal supervision, reflective group supervision, and appraisal processes to maintain high standards of knowledge, skills, and practice.
* Complete all aspects of induction and mandatory training programs.
* Work flexibly according to service needs, including evenings and weekends as required.
* Collaborate as a team, demonstrating mutual respect and promoting Diversity & Equality policies among colleagues, service users, and the wider community
* Undertake any reasonable duties as required in line with service needs.
Requirements
* Experience working with children and families in a supportive or safeguarding context.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, child protection policies, and risk assessment protocols.
* Strong observational and report-writing skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work flexibly and adapt to varied family situations.
* Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
Additional Information
* 36 Hours Per Week
* Bi-Weekly Payments