Family Time Worker

Northumberland County Council; Ashington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Ashington is seeking a Family Time Worker to support vulnerable children and families. The role includes supervising family interactions, maintaining professional relationships, and managing complex family dynamics. Ideal candidates will have a minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families and experience in direct work with families. This position offers flexible working across Northumberland.

Benefits

Comprehensive support and training

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience.
• Experience of direct work with children and families in a statutory or voluntary setting.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family interactions when families cannot live together.
• Observe and record interactions and parenting during sessions.
• Provide advice and ensure a child's safety when necessary.

Skills

Working with children and families

Flexibility

Intervention Skills

Education

NVQ 3 in working with children and families

Job description

Job Title: Family Time Worker

We supervise family time within our dedicated venues and the local community. The main office base is in Ashington; however, staff will work across the whole county of Northumberland, adopting agile and flexible working.

We are looking for people who have a passion for helping and supporting children and families. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience
• Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency supporting vulnerable children
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends, including working until after 6 pm most evenings
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driving license

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and health clearances. Further details are available in the job description and person specification. We offer comprehensive support and training to all Family Time Workers. Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this position.

About the Role

The Northumberland Family Time (Contact) Service supervises family interactions across Northumberland. The role involves supporting families to spend quality time together when they are unable to live together. Working with very vulnerable children, we maintain professional relationships while managing complex family needs and behaviors. A Family Time Worker will be assigned a family and remain with them during each session, observing, recording interactions and parenting, providing advice if requested, and intervening only to ensure a child's safety.

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