FAMILY TIME SUPPORT WORKER
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU6 8HS |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33545 |
Summary
We are looking for someone who will work closely with social workers across children’s safeguarding to provide directed family time as set out in the child’s plan between children and their families with the aim of facilitating a positive experience for the children.
You will assist and support parents and extended family members to take an active role in children’s lives by encouraging positive and meaningful family time sessions (facilitating play and other family activities) enabling children and families to build on relationships.
We are looking for someone with good verbal and written communication skills who can work positively with families and children. We are seeking a committed, flexible, people-centred family time worker.
We offer and provide good supervision and support in a positive team environment.
You will need to demonstrate:
Experience of supporting vulnerable children and families who may have a learning difficulty and are vulnerable.
Confidence to deal with difficult situations.
Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable people.
Produces clear and accurate records
Ability to work as part of a team.
Reliability and ability to work flexibly.
Ability to transport yourself around the City.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Group Manager Alex Smith on 01482 612 900 or alex.smith@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
You will assist and support parents and extended family members to take an active role in children’s lives by encouraging positive and meaningful family time sessions (facilitating play and other family activities) enabling children and families to build on relationships.
We are looking for someone with good verbal and written communication skills who can work positively with families and children. We are seeking a committed, flexible, people-centred family time worker.
We offer and provide good supervision and support in a positive team environment.
You will need to demonstrate:
Experience of supporting vulnerable children and families who may have a learning difficulty and are vulnerable.
Confidence to deal with difficult situations.
Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable people.
Produces clear and accurate records
Ability to work as part of a team.
Reliability and ability to work flexibly.
Ability to transport yourself around the City.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Group Manager Alex Smith on 01482 612 900 or alex.smith@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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