Family Time Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the Role

Main Purpose of the Role

The primary aim is to promote and support family relationships while ensuring the child's safety, welfare, and emotional wellbeing. Family Time Workers are often employed by local authorities, children's services, fostering agencies, or family support organisations.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitating Family Time Sessions

• Supervise contact sessions between children and family members.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and child-centred environment.
• Support positive interactions and relationships during visits.
• Manage difficult or challenging situations appropriately.

Safeguarding Children

• Assess and manage risks during family time sessions.
• Monitor interactions to ensure children's safety and wellbeing.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

Observation and Recording

• Observe the quality of interactions between children and family members.
• Record factual, accurate, and unbiased observations.

Produce detailed reports for social workers, courts, and other professionals.

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 13th November 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
Provisional interview dates are Wednesday 25th November 2026