Family Time Supervisor

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9-day fortnight

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Family Time Supervisor to join our South East team. You will support children in care by supervising and facilitating contact sessions, recording detailed information, and preparing clear reports that may be used in court proceedings.

You will build collaborative relationships with parents, social workers, and foster carers, maintain safeguarding awareness, and travel as required to meet the role's needs. Flexibility and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and families in need.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and travel as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate contact sessions in various settings, ensuring child safety and intervening if needed.
• Manage challenging situations, stopping contact when in the child’s best interest.
• Prepare for and document contacts accurately within agreed timescales and policy requirements.
• Build effective relationships with parents, social workers, foster carers, and children while safeguarding.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, attending meetings and training.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Communication skills

Observation skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Joining our South East team as aFamily Time Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting children of all ages in the care of Hampshire County Council. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment that enables meaningful family time, sensitivelyobservingcontact sessions,maintainingdetailedrecordsand preparing clear, professional reports that may contribute to court proceedings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference and help improve outcomes for children and families.

Whatyou’lldo:

• Supervise andfacilitatecontact sessionsin various settings, ensuring child safety, providing transport, and intervening if contact becomes unsafe.
• Manage challenging situations, including stopping contact when it is not in the child’s best interest, whilemaintaininga child-focused approach.
• Prepare for and document contactsaccurately within agreed timescales, adhering to legal and policy requirements.
• Build effective relationshipswith parents, social workers, foster carers, and children, whiledemonstratingsafeguarding awareness and reporting concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, attending meetings, training, andcomplying withall relevant guidelines, legislation, and Hampshire County Council policies.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience & Knowledge: Proven experience working with children and families in need, with strong understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent IT, verbal communication, listening, and observation skills; ability to build effective relationships with children, carers, and professionals.
• Professional Attributes: Capacity to handle challenging situations, remain professional and non-judgemental and work flexibly.
• Decision-Making & Initiative: Ability to make independent judgments and use initiative.
• Organisational Skills: Skilled in maintaining accurate records and presenting information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to meet travel requirements of the role: a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.

You willbe requiredto work flexibly including working two later evenings per week and 1 in 4 Saturdays to support family needs.

Why join us

• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationon our website.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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