Family Time Worker - Relief

Lincolnshire County Council; Skegness; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking dedicated Relief Family Time Workers to join their Family Time Service. In this role, you will supervise Family Time sessions, support children in care to maintain relationships with their families, and work with various professionals. If you have experience with children, strong communication skills, and are flexible, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive training

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children in a statutory setting.
• Ability to engage with families and maintain professional boundaries.
• Current driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Family Time sessions.
• Record observations and capture the child's voice.
• Work in partnership with parents and professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

IT skills

Risk management

Engagement with families

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in working with children/young people

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and families?

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking dedicated and flexible Relief Family Time Workers to join our Family Time Service. This vital role supports children and young people in care to maintain safe and meaningful relationships with their families, when they are not in their care. You will work, as and when required, to cover staff annual leave and sickness.

About the Role

As a Relief Family Time Worker, you will:

• Supervise and support Family Time sessions between children and their families who no longer reside in their care. This may be during the court process or as part of the long-term care plan for the child.
• Record observations accurately and capture the child's voice to inform ongoing care planning.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Manage risks effectively and make decisions in challenging situations.
• Provide practical support and role modelling to parents during sessions.
• Work flexibly across various settings, including family centres, community venues, and family homes.
• Peak times of delivery are after school, when children have finished for the day.
• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and child protection procedures.
• Experience delivering parenting interventions.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Comprehensive training, including specialist medical procedures where required.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
• Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in working with children/young people.
• Experience of working with or caring for children in a statutory setting.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to engage with families and maintain professional boundaries.
• A current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Desirable: In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
• Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.