Family Time Assistants

Derbyshire County Council; Gamesley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Generous local government pension

Guaranteed incremental annual pay rise

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at leisure centres

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking Family Time Assistants to support children, young people and families during Family Time. The role involves observing sessions, safeguarding duties, and recording information to help create safe, positive opportunities for children to spend time with their parents and carers.

You will work in Derbyshire settings, including council buildings or community venues, traveling to remote areas when required and collaborating with professionals to support families

Qualifications

• Experience caring for others, via work, volunteering or personal life.
• Level 2 qualification including English and Maths.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care desirable.
• Able to travel to remote areas and transport service users when required.

Responsibilities

• Support and observe Family Time between children and their parents or carers.
• Role model and provide guidance in challenging situations.
• Coordinate Family Time, including transporting children and liaising with families.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and foster carers.
• Record information accurately using technology and maintain safeguarding practices.
• Identify changes in families’ circumstances and respond appropriately.

Skills

Caring for others

Communication skills

Boundary setting

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Family Time Assistants to support children, young people, and their families during Family Time. This is a varied, practical role where you will help create safe and supportive opportunities for children to spend time with their parents and carers. You will support, observe, and record Family Time sessions, while working sensitively with children and adults whose circumstances may be complex or challenging. What will you be doing? Family Time can take place virtually, within a Derbyshire County Council building or in a community setting. You will work directly with children, parents, and carers, supporting positive interactions while maintaining a clear focus on children's safety and wellbeing. [ You will:

• support and observe Family Time between children and their parents or carers
• role model and demonstrate positive approaches, intervening and providing advice when needed
• help coordinate Family Time, including transporting children and liaising with families and professionals
• communicate effectively with parents, carers, and foster carers
• provide appropriate challenge and help manage difficult situations or behaviour where necessary
• contribute information to parenting assessments
• recognise and report changes in families' circumstances or needs
• maintain accurate records of your work with families
• identify and respond to risk
• ensure safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety requirements are followed.

You don't necessarily need extensive experience within Children's Services to bring something valuable to this role. The essential experience required is experience of caring for other people, which can have been gained through employment, voluntary work, or your personal life. You will need to be someone who can build professional relationships with children and adults while maintaining appropriate boundaries. You will be able to communicate with a wide range of people, engage creatively with parents and children, manage challenging situations, and accurately record information using technology. Experience of working with children, young people, and families with complex needs, or working alongside different agencies supporting families, is desirable rather than essential. An understanding of child development and safeguarding procedures would also be beneficial. You will need a Level 2 qualification including English and Maths. An NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You will also need to travel to remote areas and outside the county when required and be able to transport service users and resources in your own vehicle. If you are compassionate, dependable, and confident working with children and families, and can combine warmth and encouragement with clear professional boundaries, we would love to hear from you.

• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increase.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres and much

more! We're always pleased to hear from talented people so if you're looking to join a dynamic team and have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we'd like to hear from you.