Family Time Worker

Rona Bibeau; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Family Time Service. This role is crucial for supporting vulnerable children and families, ensuring they can spend quality time together despite challenges. As a Family Time Worker, you will engage directly with families, maintaining professional relationships while observing interactions and providing guidance. With flexible working arrangements and comprehensive training, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. Join a team dedicated to fostering positive family connections and enhancing community support.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience.
• Experience of direct work with children, families, and carers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family time for children and families across Northumberland.
• Observe and record interactions, providing advice and ensuring child safety.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Flexibility in working hours

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in working with children

Job description

The Northumberland Family Time (Contact) Service supervises family time for children and families across Northumberland. The role supports families in spending quality time together when they cannot live together. We work with very vulnerable children, so maintaining professional relationships while managing complex family needs and behaviors is essential. A Family Time Worker is allocated a family and remains with them during sessions, observing and recording interactions and parenting, providing advice if requested, and intervening only to ensure the child's safety.

We supervise family time at dedicated venues and within the local community. The main office is in Ashington; however, staff work across Northumberland with flexible and agile working arrangements.

We Are Looking For People Who Have a Passion For Helping And Supporting Children And Families. The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

1. A minimum NVQ Level 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience.
2. Experience of direct work with children, families, and carers in statutory or voluntary agencies serving vulnerable children.
3. Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends, including working until after 6 pm most evenings.
4. Access to a vehicle and a valid driving license.

This post 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 are not accepted for this position.

For an informal discussion, contact Matt Scovell, Team Manager, at 01670 536400 or 07976 848083.

Why Choose Us?

• 26 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme offering up to 2 days of flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time employees).

Further Information

For guidance on completing your application and our Equality and Diversity principles, see the attached guidance notes.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Alternative Application Formats

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