Family Time Workers

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Pershore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs is seeking a Family Time Worker in Worcestershire to support supervision of family time between children and their birth relatives. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, with flexible Monday to Friday and one in four Saturdays. Travel outside the county may be required.

Salary ranges from £26,403 to £28,142 per annum, depending on experience. Applicants should have good communication skills and some experience working with children and families; please contact Alice Gillett

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and families is desirable.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family time services to promote safe, positive contact with birth family and friends.
• Help extend and adapt support to meet needs of children and their carers.
• Occasional travel outside Worcestershire may be required.

Job description

Job Title: Family Time Worker

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Location: Worcestershire

Team: Family Time Team

Contract: Permanent - Full or part time positions considered

The Role:

The supervised family time service is a crucial part of the Children's Social Work Service in Worcestershire. This service enables the local authority to fulfil its duties and responsibilities to promote contact for children with their birth family and friends. For some children the provision of a supervising facilitator is essential to ensure that time with family and friends is a safe and positive experience.

We want to build capacity and flexibility to the current good practice of our supervising family time service which will enable us to extend support to children who require this service. We also want to bring more flexibility in our service in order to meet the needs of children and young people, their carer's and their families.

Who are we looking for?

First and foremost we are looking for people who areenthusiastic andcommitted tosupporting children to have positive experiences with family and friends. You should have good communication skills and have the ability to quickly build relationships. Some experience in working with children and young people and their families is important.

We are looking for someone to work flexibly Monday to Friday and one in four Saturdays. Operating hours are 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays 9am-5pm. This is a County wide service and on occasion requires travel outside of County.

For further information please contact: Alice Gillett, Group Manager ([e-mail]).

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council iscommitted to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

Attached documents: Family Time Officer JDPS.docx