Description

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 * Supervise and support family time sessions, ensuring interactions remain safe, child-centred and in line with care plans * Observe and record the quality of family interactions, providing clear and detailed notes to assist Social Workers * Transport children to and from sessions when required * Support parents with practical parenting skills, routines, boundaries and emotional understanding * Offer guidance to help families build confidence and strengthen relationships * Contribute to multi-agency discussions by sharing observations and feedback from sessions * Prepare written reports and provide information for meetings and assessments Essential Criteria * Previous experience working with children, families or within a relevant Children’s Services setting * Relevant qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or a related field * Experience supervising or supporting family time/contact sessions * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle * Enhanced DBS certificate If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV