Family Time Worker

Service Care; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Dedicated consultant

Payroll runs

Free registration

Referral bonus

Sign-up bonus

Compliance checks

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting a Family Time Worker for a short-term contract to support families and children during supervised or supported family contact sessions.

The role focuses on creating a safe, child-centred environment and requires strong communication, professional boundaries and the ability to work collaboratively with social care professionals and families.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Family Support Worker or in a related family, childcare or social care role.
• Child-centred approach with a commitment to supporting families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and supervise family time sessions in line with agreed arrangements and guidance.
• Support positive interaction between children and family members.
• Observe and record contact sessions accurately and professionally.
• Promote welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing of children during each session.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate concerns or observations to relevant professionals clearly.

Skills

Family Support Worker

Childcare

Verbal communication

Written communication

Observation skills

Job description

FAMILY TIME WORKER

Are you an experienced Family Support Worker looking for a short-term contract opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Family Time Worker to support families and children during supervised or supported family contact sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate, reliable professional seeking flexible work within the social care and family support sector.

As a Family Time Worker, you will help create a safe, supportive and child-focused environment during family time arrangements. The successful Family Time Worker will demonstrate strong communication skills, professional boundaries and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and other professionals.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and supervise family time sessions in line with agreed arrangements and relevant guidance.
• Support positive interaction between children and family members.
• Observe and record contact sessions accurately, objectively and professionally.
• Promote the welfare, safety and emotional wellbeing of children throughout each session.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Communicate concerns or significant observations to the relevant professionals.
• Complete required documentation and provide clear written feedback.
• Work collaboratively with social care professionals, families and other agencies.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging or sensitive situations.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a Family Support Worker or in a related family, childcare or social care role.
• A child-centred approach and a genuine commitment to supporting families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to remain impartial, professional and observant.
• Reliability, patience and emotional resilience.
• A willingness to complete the required compliance checks before starting work.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Job title: Family Time Worker
• Contract type: Contract
• Contract length: 2 weeks
• Pay rate: Not provided in the vacancy details
• Required skill: Family Support Worker

BENEFITS

• £250 training allowance
• Dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs
• Free candidate registration
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks

This Family Time Worker contract is ideal for professionals looking to develop their experience in family support, supervised contact and child welfare services.