Family Time Worker

Service Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Free compliance checks

Referral bonus

Sign-up bonus

Job summary

Service Care is seeking two dedicated Family Time Workers to join its Children’s Services team at Willow House, Chelmsley Wood. You will supervise family time sessions, support safeguarding, and help children maintain safe, meaningful relationships with parents.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification or substantial relevant experience, 37 hours per week, and flexibility to work evenings and occasional Saturdays. Start date 26/10/2026 with a three-month contract and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or substantial relevant experience working with children and families.
• Experience in social care, family support, residential childcare or a similar setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work sensitively and professionally with families.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional Saturdays.
• A valid driving licence and access to your own car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate family time sessions in line with each child’s care plan.
• Observe parent-child interactions and produce accurate, factual, independent written reports.
• Provide practical advice, guidance and encouragement to parents.
• Promote positive parenting and age-appropriate interactions.
• Identify and promptly report concerns relating to neglect, injuries, potential harm or welfare.
• Liaise with social workers and other professionals regarding family time arrangements.
• Transport children safely to and from venues where required, in accordance with risk assessments.
• Contribute to parenting assessments, care planning meetings, statutory reviews and court proceedings where necessary.
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with council policies and procedures.

Skills

Social care experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication

Flexible evenings

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Substantial relevant experience with children and families

Job description

Family Time Worker – our client Our client is seeking two dedicated Family Time Worker professionals to join its Children’s Services team. Based at Willow House, Chelmsley Wood, the Family Time Worker will help children and young people maintain safe, meaningful relationships with parents and significant family members. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced family support professional who is passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families through challenging circumstances.

Family Time Worker Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate family time sessions in line with each child’s care plan.
• Observe parent-child interactions and produce accurate, factual, independent written reports.
• Provide practical advice, guidance and encouragement to parents.
• Promote positive parenting and age-appropriate interactions.
• Identify and promptly report concerns relating to neglect, injuries, potential harm or welfare.
• Liaise with social workers and other professionals regarding family time arrangements.
• Transport children safely to and from venues where required, in accordance with risk assessments.
• Contribute to parenting assessments, care planning meetings, statutory reviews and court proceedings where necessary.
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with council policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

The successful Family Time Worker will have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or substantial relevant experience working with children and families. You should also have:

• Experience in social care, family support, residential childcare or a similar setting.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work sensitively and professionally with families.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional Saturdays.
• A valid driving licence and access to your own car for work purposes.
• Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants where required.

Family Time Worker Pay and Benefits

• £13.47 per hour PAYE.
• 37 hours per week.
• Initial three-month contract with possible extension. The job order also records a two-week contract length; please confirm this detail.
• Start date: 26/10/2026.
• £250 training allowance.
• Daily payroll runs and free candidate registration.
• Dedicated specialist consultant and free compliance checks.
• Referral, loyalty and sign-up bonus schemes.
• Valuable local authority Children’s Services experience.