Family Time Worker

Job Description

Family Time Worker Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | 2 Positions Available\n
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Location: Willow House, 2 Chelmsley Circle, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 5UH\n
Pay Rate: £13.47 per hour PAYE\n
Hours: 37 hours per week\n
Contract: Initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension\n
Start Date: 26 October 2026\n
Working Pattern: Flexible hours, including evenings and occasional Saturdays\n
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\n Make a Difference to Children and Families Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful relationships with their families?\n
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\n Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for two dedicated Family Time Workers to join its Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children and families who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.\n
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\n You will play a vital role in facilitating and supervising family time, helping children maintain safe and positive relationships with parents and significant family members in line with their individual care plans.\n
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\n The Role As a Family Time Worker, you will supervise family contact sessions, observe interactions and provide practical and emotional support to children, parents and families.\n
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\n Your responsibilities will include:\n
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• Supervising family time: Facilitate and monitor contact sessions between children and their parents or significant family members, ensuring the child's safety and welfare remain paramount.
  
  
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• Recording observations: Produce accurate, independent written observations and reports on parent-child interactions to support care planning and assessment processes.
  
  
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• Supporting families: Offer practical advice, guidance and encouragement to parents, promoting positive parenting and age-appropriate interactions.
  
  
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• Safeguarding children: Identify and promptly report any concerns relating to neglect, injuries, potential harm or a child's welfare.
  
  
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• Working collaboratively: Liaise with social workers and other professionals to ensure family time arrangements meet the needs of each child.
  
  
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• Transporting children: Where required, transport children to and from family time venues safely and in accordance with risk assessments.
  
  
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• Contributing to assessments: Support parenting assessments, care planning meetings, statutory reviews and, where necessary, court proceedings.
  
  
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• Maintaining records: Keep accurate records in accordance with council policies and procedures.
  
  
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Every day, you will help ensure that family time is safe, supportive and centred on the needs of the child.\n
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\n What We're Looking For To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:\n
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• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area, or substantial relevant experience working with children and families.
  
  
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• Experience supporting children, young people and/or families in a social care, family support, residential childcare or similar setting.
  
  
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• A good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting children's welfare.
  
  
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, factual observations and reports.
  
  
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• The ability to work sensitively with families who may be experiencing challenging circumstances.
  
  
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• A flexible approach to working hours, including some evenings and Saturdays.
  
  
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Essential Driving Requirements This is an essential car-user role. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence, have access to their own car and be able to make a suitable vehicle available for work purposes.\n
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\n Reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants where required.\n
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\n What You'll Get in Return\n

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• £13.47 per hour PAYE
  
  
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• Full-time hours of 37 per week.
  
  
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• An initial three-month contract, with the possibility of extension.
  
  
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• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a local authority Children's Services team.
  
  
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• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families in your local community.
  
  
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Please note that the role is primarily office-based, with flexible working arrangements required to meet the needs of the service. Working may continue until 8pm, with occasional Saturday shifts.\n
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\n Interested? We're looking for two suitable candidates to join Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's Children's Services team.\n
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\n If you have relevant experience supporting children and families, meet the driving requirements and are available for this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.\n
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Get in touch today to find out more and express your interest!