Overview
The Northumberland Family Time Service supervises family time for children and families across Northumberland. The role supports families to spend quality time together when they cannot live together. We work with very vulnerable children and must maintain professional relationships while managing complex family needs and behaviours. A Family Time Worker will be allocated a family and remain with them for the duration of the session, during which they will observe and record interactions and parenting, provide advice (if requested), and only intervene to ensure the safety of a child or young person. Supervision takes place within dedicated venues and the local community. The main office base is in Ashington, but staff work across the whole county of Northumberland adopting agile and flexible working. We are looking for people who have a passion for helping and supporting children and families.
Qualifications
- A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families
- Experience of direct work with children, their families and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families
- Be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed to ensure we can provide support to families at suitable times. This will involve working until after 6 pm most evenings.
- Have access to a vehicle and a driving licence
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and health clearances. Further details can also be found on the job description and person specification. We offer a high level of support and training to all Family Time Workers.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)
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