Family Time Worker
| Posting date: | 23 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,119 to £26,421 per year |
| Additional salary information: | local gov pension scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2YH |
| Company: | West Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CAFHE05306_1721738660 |
Summary
About Us
The Family Time Contact Service arrange and deliver supervised contact where Children's Social Care Services are required to supervise a child's contact with a parent or family members with whom they are not resident.
About the Job
Salary: £25,119 to £26,421
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Bluebell Family Hub, Bognor Regis
We are looking for a Family Time Worker who will ensure that supervised contact is a warm and supportive experience and is at the forefront of their work. You will have a good understanding of the needs of children and those looked after, and their families who access the service. You will also have excellent written skills to produce clear, concise reports on your observations of Family Time, which contributes to the social workers assessments and care plans.
As a team we strive to meet the expectations of the Social Workers and the Courts and provide evidence to help determine the outcome of permanency for children. Working with vulnerable children and their families can be challenging at times. You will be able to manage the emotional demands that this may place on you during your work, with access to a supportive team environment.
This role requires flexible working, independent travel to various locations not accessibly by public transport and support occasional transport needs for children to and from family time sessions.
About You
Just some of the key skills required for the role:
- Strong IT skills with the ability to make good observations and record these accurately during Family Time sessions.
- Strong customer focus with experience in negotiating and deescalating situations with vulnerable families.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to attend and contribute to planning and review meetings.
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced working environment.
- Ability to organise and present information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
- NVQ level 3 in childcare, play work, family support or related area and/or relevant experience working with parents, carers and children.
- Experience of working with children and families within family support, early years, family centre or child health sector.
- Experience of working with vulnerable children and families with sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
- Experience in providing a professional service to meet family's needs, responding sensitively and flexibly, and maintaining confidentiality.
- A valid full driving license, access to a car with business insurance.
For full list please read the job description attached.
Rewards and Benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Some of the benefits include the following:
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced SWE Registration, DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. Being able to drive a car is essential due to it being a countywide service and children we care for potentially being placed out of county.
West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.