Family Time Support Worker for Children & Families

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking Sessional Supporting Family Time Workers to help deliver supervised family time sessions for children and families. You will supervise sessions, record observations, and liaise with social workers and partner agencies to promote safe, positive family time across County Durham.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (or working towards social work) and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding awareness is desirable.
• Experience supporting children and families in a caregiving setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide family time sessions at various venues across County Durham.
• Supervise and support children, young people and families during family time.
• Complete accurate, timely recordings and reports.
• Assist Team Leader/Manager to ensure safe service delivery and manage risk.
• Promote the service and liaise with partner agencies and social workers.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in children’s services or working towards social work

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking Sessional Supporting Family Time Workers to help deliver supervised family time sessions for children and families. You will supervise sessions, record observations, and liaise with social workers and partner agencies to promote safe, positive family time across County Durham.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (or working towards social work) and an enhanced DBS disclosure.