Part-Time Family Time Support Worker

Social Care Today; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council in Colchester, England, is recruiting a Part Time Support Worker for the Family Time and Support Service North. The role works 16 hours per week (1:30pm–5:30pm, Mon–Thu) with a pro rata salary of £11,366 to £14,380 per annum, and a closing date of 26 October 2026.

The post involves safeguarding, supporting children in care to have meaningful family time, coordinating with social workers, and writing reports to inform care plans.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and in-depth knowledge.
• Experience with families and children in times of challenge and crisis.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in care to have safe and meaningful family time.
• Support social workers to implement and monitor care plans and write reports.
• Maintain high professional standards contributing to service improvement.
• Highlight issues and help safeguard a child.
• Build strong relationships with service users and provide practical support.
• Collaborate across the service with partner agencies to improve outcomes.
• Provide information on third party agency involvement (benefits, housing, etc.).
• Participate in meetings, case conferences, and court hearings when needed.
• Write effective reports for professional meetings and court.

Skills

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

CPD

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

Tools

First Aid certificate

Sign Language knowledge

Job description

Essex County Council in Colchester, England, is recruiting a Part Time Support Worker for the Family Time and Support Service North. The role works 16 hours per week (1:30pm–5:30pm, Mon–Thu) with a pro rata salary of £11,366 to £14,380 per annum, and a closing date of 26 October 2026.

The post involves safeguarding, supporting children in care to have meaningful family time, coordinating with social workers, and writing reports to inform care plans.