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Family Time Worker - Staffordshire County Council

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference to children lives? We are looking for someone to help our families spend time together where they are not able to live together safely.

Children and their families are the centre of everything we do, and we're looking for people to join us who have the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. You will work with very vulnerable children and so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.

Staffordshire Council offer hybrid working, free parking, open plan office environment and a supportive team. Monthly supervision, monthly team meetings and access to training and support. They are based Stafford town centre close to local shopping and amenities. Located in the district co located with all referring in teams which makes liaison with social workers more manageable

Pay: £15.41 per hour
Location: Stafford, ST16
Hours: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 9-5
Contract: 3 month contract with a view to be extended along with the possibility to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting families to keep in touch and spend quality time together
  • Supporting parents to address areas of parenting through role modelling and advice
  • prepare reports on family time that are used in court evidence
  • being able to drive to locations to support families to see each other and business use is required at all times
  • ability to record family times and save to young peoples files
  • maintaining own rotas for family time
  • problem solving within the team and flexibility to support others in the team

Requirements:

  • Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
  • Evidence of sound basic education and accurate information recording
  • Valid driver's license or access to transportation
  • Understanding of assessment and child care planning processes
  • Knowledge of child development

Ready to take the next step?
We encourage you to apply! If you, or someone you know, is passionate about helping children and families, send your CV to Kat at Service Care Solutions:

  • Email: kat.shah@servicecare.org.uk
  • Phone: 01772 208 964

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference!