Family Time Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an observer for a 3-month contract in Solihull to supervise Family Time between children, young adults, and their birth families. The role requires safeguarding focus, strong observational reporting, and collaboration with social workers.

The position is onsite in Solihull, with 37 hours per week and a flexible schedule including late shifts and some Saturdays. A Level 3 qualification or equivalent and a driving licence are required, along with enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Strong experience working within a child and family setting.
• Ability to actively support safeguarding and care planning.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Family Time in line with care plans, prioritising child safety and welfare.
• Provide emotional and practical support, enabling final farewell time between children and birth families.
• Transport participants to venues with appropriate risk assessments.
• Advise adults on positive parenting, supporting assessments through observations.
• Complete independent written observations, reports and court statements when required.
• Participate in duty functions, statutory reviews and care planning meetings, reporting safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Driving licence

Enhanced DBS

Education

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 23/10/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 0-1 year

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Solihull

Province Solihull

Postal Code B91

Job Description

3-Month Contract with a local authority

Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated professional to observe and supervise Family Time between children, young adults, and their families. You will provide practical and emotional support, ensure child safety, and assist parents in developing positive, child-centred parenting approaches in line with care plans.
  

Responsibilities

• Supervise Family Time, ensuring it aligns with care plans and prioritizes the child's safety and welfare at all times.
  
• Provide emotional and practical support, including planning and enabling final farewell family time between children and birth families.
  
• Transport children or adults to and from venues safely, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are completed.
  
• Advise adults on positive parenting, play, and interactions, supporting social workers with parenting assessments through detailed observations.
  
• Complete independent written observations, reports, and court statements, and act as a witness at court proceedings when necessary.
  
• Participate in duty functions, statutory reviews, and care planning meetings, reporting any safeguarding concerns immediately.
  
• Maintain accurate computer-based records in accordance with the Directorate Recording Policy.
  

Experience

• Strong experience working within a child and family setting.
  
• Experience providing practical advice, coaching, and support to parents and families to promote safe and reliable interactions.
  
• Experience independently writing observation reports and contributing to care planning or assessments.
  

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent strong experience) working in a child and family setting.
  
• Ability to actively challenge discriminatory behaviour and commit to health, safety, and welfare policies.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible hours required, working until 6:30pm/8:00pm and some Saturdays).
  
• Enhanced DBS .
  
• You must have a driving licence and own a car.
  
• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
  
• This is an Onsite role based in Solihull.