Family Time Worker

Brackenberry Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited, acting on behalf of a Solihull local authority, seeks a Family Time Worker on a 3-month contract to facilitate and supervise Family Time between children and their families. You will ensure safety and alignment with care plans, documenting observations for professional social work assessments.

Qualifications include Level 3 or equivalent, driving licence with access to a vehicle, and experience with children and families, including complex needs.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience working with children and families.
• Valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes (essential car user).
• Experience of working with children, young people and/or families in a professional setting.
• Experience of supporting children and families where there may be complex needs or challenging circumstances.
• Experience of observing and recording interactions between children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Family Time for children subject to care proceedings and looked-after children.
• Ensure Family Time is delivered in accordance with the child’s care plan and agreed Family Time plan.
• Compile accurate written observations and reports regarding the quality and nature of Family Time.
• Record observations of parent and child interactions to support parenting assessments undertaken by qualified Social Workers.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Family support

Observation & reporting

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are working closely with a local authority in Solihull Metropolitan to assist with the appointment of a Family Time Worker, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £13.47- £17.75 per hour

Summary:

The Family Time Worker is responsible for facilitating, supervising and supporting Family Time arrangements between children and young people and their parents, birth families or significant family members. The role ensures that Family Time is delivered safely, consistently and in accordance with the child's care plan and Family Time arrangements, with the child's welfare and safety remaining paramount.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Family Time for children subject to care proceedings and children who are looked after.
• Ensure Family Time is delivered in accordance with the child's care plan and agreed Family Time plan.
• Compile accurate written observations and reports regarding the quality and nature of Family Time.
• Record observations of parent and child interactions to support parenting assessments undertaken by qualified Social Workers.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience working with children and families.
• Valid driving licence and ability to provide access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes, as the role is an essential car user post.

Essentials:

• Experience of working with children, young people and/or families in a professional setting.
• Experience of supporting children and families where there may be complex needs or challenging circumstances.
• Experience of observing and recording interactions between children and adults.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.