Local Authority Family Time Worker, Staffordshire

Local Authority Family Time Worker, Staffordshire 
Pay rate to £17.50 per hour  
Contract role, Local Authority Children’s Social Care  
 
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Family Time Worker in Staffordshire 
You'll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents. 
Main responsibilities 
• facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or other family members. 
• coordinate arrangements for family time for children and their parents or other family members as directed by court. 
• transport children and young people to attend family time. 
• provide parenting support and guidance during family time. 
• support the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records in relation to children, young people, and families. 
Qualifications and experience 
• A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families. 
• Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families. 
• An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development. 
• An understanding of the key pieces of policies, guidance, and legislation which govern children's social care. 
• Have unrestricted use of a car and a driving licence. 
• Be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed. 
• The ability to effectively communicate with children, their families, and carers. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-   
 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to   

• An easy registration process (all done online)   

• Referral schemes and incentives    

• Ongoing compliance managed for you   

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  

   
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!   
 
Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk