Family Time Worker

3-Month Contract with a local authority Umbrella Rate: £17.75 per hour Umbrella Summary We are seeking a dedicated professional to observe and supervise Family Time between children, young adults, and their families. You will provide practical and emotional support, ensure child safety, and assist parents in developing positive, child-centred parenting approaches in line with care plans.

Responsibilities

Supervise Family Time, ensuring it aligns with care plans and prioritizes the child's safety and welfare at all times. Provide emotional and practical support, including planning and enabling final farewell family time between children and birth families. Transport children or adults to and from venues safely, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are completed.

Advise adults on positive parenting, play, and interactions, supporting social workers with parenting assessments through detailed observations. Complete independent written observations, reports, and court statements, and act as a witness at court proceedings when necessary. Participate in duty functions, statutory reviews, and care planning meetings, reporting any safeguarding concerns immediately.

Maintain accurate computer-based records in accordance with the Directorate Recording Policy. Experience Strong experience working within a child and family setting. Experience providing practical advice, coaching, and support to parents and families to promote safe and reliable interactions. Experience independently writing observation reports and contributing to care planning or assessments.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent strong experience) working in a child and family setting. Ability to actively challenge discriminatory behaviour and commit to health, safety, and welfare policies. Additional Information Working hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible hours required, working until 6:30pm/8:00pm and some Saturdays).

Enhanced DBS . You must have a driving licence and own a car. We work on a biweekly payment schedule. This is an Onsite role based in Solihull.