Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Family Time Workers for temporary opportunities within the County Durham area. These are full-time positions working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overview
The successful candidates will work closely with Social Workers to provide safe, positive and well-structured family time sessions, ensuring contact remains child-centred and supports positive relationships between children and their families.
Main Duties
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Supervise and support family time sessions, ensuring interactions remain safe, child-centred and in line with care plans
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Observe and record the quality of family interactions, providing clear and detailed notes to assist Social Workers
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Transport children to and from sessions when required
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Support parents with practical parenting skills, routines, boundaries and emotional understanding
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Offer guidance to help families build confidence and strengthen relationships
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Contribute to multi-agency discussions by sharing observations and feedback from sessions
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Prepare written reports and provide information for meetings and assessments
Essential Criteria
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Previous experience working with children, families or within a relevant Children’s Services setting
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Relevant qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or a related field
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Experience supervising or supporting family time/contact sessions
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
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Enhanced DBS certificate
If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV
