Family Time Practitioner - Leicester

The Children's Services; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Services is seeking a Family Time Practitioner on a zero-hours contract. The role involves supporting and supervising contact between children and their non-resident parent, with shifts that include at least one Saturday per month.

The hourly rate is £13.76 plus holiday allowance, and DBS checks are required. Responsibilities include submitting reports within strict deadlines and ensuring children spend meaningful time with the parent they do not live with.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undergo reference check and enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise contact between children and families.
• Ensure children spend time with the parent they do not live with.
• Attend shifts selected from the schedule, including at least one Saturday per month.
• Submit reports within strict deadlines.

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

Position

Family Time Practitioner – Zero hours contract, £13.76 per hour plus holiday allowance. Hours are as and when required, with at least one Saturday shift per month.

Role Overview

We are seeking additional staff to deliver a service that supports children to spend time with the parent they do not live with. The role involves supporting and/or supervising contact between children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise contact between children and families.
• Ensure children spend time with the parent they do not live with.
• Attend shifts selected from the schedule, including at least one Saturday per month.
• Submit reports within strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to undergo a satisfactory reference check and an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any role involving working with children will be subject to an enhanced/barred DBS check and staff will be required to complete a safeguarding self‑declaration. For more information, please refer to the updated guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 ( GOV.UK).

Equal Opportunities

Children’s Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.