Family Time Worker

Would you like to work for an 'Outstanding' local authority - one with an established management team, committed to developing excellent practice and ensuring that our staff receive the best support we can offer?

Here at Telford and Wrekin Council, we have been judged to be outstanding overall in terms of effectiveness (the only Authority in the West Midlands with this judgement). Here's just some of the great things Ofsted had to say when they visited us in 2020:

• Children are cared for and cared about
• Social Workers and other staff who support children are very committed and they are exceptionally well trained
• Children are listened to and their experiences are well understood
• Senior Leaders aspire to a service for every child that they would welcome for their own
• Children benefit from a stable workforce which is highly committed and experienced
• Staff experience a wide range of development opportunities

If you share our passion for making a difference, we would be delighted if you joined us.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Family Time Team. As a Family Time worker you will be responsible for supervising and supporting children to have family time with their parents and extended family network.

The Family Time worker, with the support of the Family Time co-ordinator, will arrange schedules so that children and families know when and where they will spend time together. As a family time worker you will have the opportunity to build professional and supportive connections with our children, carers and family members, whilst supporting them to spend time quality time together.

For further information on the role please view the job description and person specification.

We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.

Please contact Ruth Brewin Team Manager for Family Time, Parenting Assessment Team and Changing Futures.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Please view the job description and person specification.

What we offer

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package - starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It's an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

Job Description - Family Time Worker