Family Time & Child Support Advocate - Part-Time

Essex County Council; United States; Remote; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting for a Part Time Child and Family Support Worker within the Family Time and Support Service. You will help children and young people in care enjoy safe, meaningful family time, supporting care plans and working with qualified social workers to deliver targeted interventions.

This role emphasizes reporting, safeguarding, and collaboration with partner agencies. Applicants should have Level 3 social care qualification (NVQ/BTEC), continuing professional

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 or with activity based alternative experience in a social care setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in the social care field.
• Experience of building strong, effective relationships with children and families in times of challenge.
• Experience of observing, facilitating, and reporting on Family Time.
• Knowledge of legislative and policy guidance applicable within Social Care settings.
• Proven track record of working with partners and external agencies.
• First Aid certificate and/or knowledge of Sign Language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting children and young people in care to have safe and meaningful family time in line with care plans.
• Support social workers to implement and monitor care plans and write reports for interventions.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice contributing to service improvement.
• Highlight issues and implement plans to safeguard a child.
• Build strong relationships with service users, providing practical advice and support.
• Collaborate across the service with internal and external partner agencies.
• Provide information and guidance regarding third party agencies (benefits, immigration, housing).
• Participate in meetings, reviews, case conferences and court hearings to provide information and evidence.
• Write effective reports for professional meetings and court.
• Note that visa sponsorship is not available; ensure current right to work in the UK.

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting for a Part Time Child and Family Support Worker within the Family Time and Support Service. You will help children and young people in care enjoy safe, meaningful family time, supporting care plans and working with qualified social workers to deliver targeted interventions.

This role emphasizes reporting, safeguarding, and collaboration with partner agencies. Applicants should have Level 3 social care qualification (NVQ/BTEC), continuing professional