Family Time Worker

Job Description:

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Family Time Worker to join a local authority team based in Burton-on-Trent. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview:
The successful candidate will work closely with children, families, foster carers and professionals to facilitate safe and positive family time sessions. This is a hands on role requiring strong safeguarding awareness, clear communication skills and the ability to manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.

Main Duties:

• Safely transporting children and young people to and from family time sessions
• Booking appropriate venues and preparing rooms for supervised contact
• Supervising family time sessions to ensure the safety and welfare of the child
• Observing and accurately recording sessions using Care Director
• Communicating effectively with parents, foster carers and relevant professionals
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns in line with local authority procedures
• Maintaining clear, factual and timely case records

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience working with children and families within a social care setting
• Strong understanding of children's safeguarding policies and procedures
• Experience supervising contact or family time sessions
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV.