Family Time Facilitator: Children & Families Support

Essex County Council; Harlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council in Harlow is recruiting a Family Support Worker to supervise and facilitate Family Time between looked-after children and their birth families. The role may include targeted intervention and frontline support for social work teams.

You will work across services to build trusted relationships, safeguard children, and contribute to assessment and planning. Driving is required to support mobility around the county.

Qualifications

• Educated to RQF Level 3 (A Level/NVQ/BTEC) or equivalent experience.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Good IT skills and ability to write a formal report.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to a changing schedule and respond to short notice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and facilitate Family Time sessions in line with the plan for the child and family.
• Build strong relationships with the child, young person and family to support strengths-based practice.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.
• Highlight issues and contribute to safeguarding plans for the child.
• Collaborate with internal and external professional partners to inform assessments and decisions.
• Provide information and advice on accessing third-party services when needed.
• Contribute to meetings, case conferences and court hearings as appropriate.
• Record work in line with policies and use case management systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Driving licence

Motivation for children and families

Education

RQF Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Essex County Council in Harlow is recruiting a Family Support Worker to supervise and facilitate Family Time between looked-after children and their birth families. The role may include targeted intervention and frontline support for social work teams.

You will work across services to build trusted relationships, safeguard children, and contribute to assessment and planning. Driving is required to support mobility around the county.