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Family Time Worker

2 weeks ago

St Alphege, United Kingdom Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Full time

Job Introduction
**Family Time Worker - Family Time Service**

**37 hours per week**

We are seeking experienced, passionate and motivated individuals to be part of our new Family Time Service as Family Time Workers. Due to the nature of this post, this role requires flexible working hours to meet the needs of the service and there will be a requirement to work some evenings till 8pm and some Saturdays within the 37 hours per week.

**About the team.**

Solihull’s Family Time service is a new, bespoke team working with children and families across the borough. This is an exciting time to join as we continue to invest in the service, creating a team which will work within the communities. As part of the Family Time team, you will work within a dedicated team of experienced professionals working across the family time centre and in the community. Due to the nature of this service, the posts will require a flexible approach to working your 37 hours, as the contact centre will operate from 9.30am - 8.00pm.

**About the role.**

As a Family Time Worker, you will be providing a Family Time service under the management and direction of the Team Leader and Coordinator, including the supervision and assessment of dedicated Family Time to children and young people looked after by the Local Authority. You will be responsible for undertaking the supervision of Family Time in line with the child’s plan, and record your observations on the child’s electronic file.

You will ensure Family Time is promoted and delivered in line with the child/young person’s care plan and in a manner that ensures the child’s ongoing safety and that their welfare is paramount.

You will need to be able to transport children/young people, and on occasions adults, to and from family time and ensure that parents, carers and children are aware of the arrangements and plan for the family time.

To be considered for this post you will need to demonstrate:

- A relevant Level 2 qualification in Children and Young People OR Ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience of working on a 1-1 basis with children, young people, or their families in a social care, educational or voluntary setting.
- An understanding of the additional vulnerabilities and complex needs of children and young people in need (which may include children with mental health needs; emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties and disabilities) and barriers to communicate with them.
- Experience of using Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office Packages, including Word and Outlook (or equivalent).

**About Solihull.**

In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a motivational and supportive environment where your contribution will be highly valued, and your personal development actively supported. We can offer professional guidance from our recently appointed permanent, experienced and supportive management team and the opportunity to further develop your skills.

In addition to a broad suite of high-quality training packages, our people also enjoy a hybrid approach to flexible working, competitive salaries and a generous benefits package that includes a focus on staff wellbeing:

- Potential for flexible working and agile working arrangements
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - a 24 hour independent, free, and confidential advice and support service
- Family and carer friendly policies
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Hayley Hadnum

Or to find out more about why it’s great working for Children’s Services in Solihull, please click here.

**Closing Date - 17th October 2024**

**Interview Date - **24th October 2024**

This post will require an enhanced DBS check.

This is an essential car user post as the demands of the job make it operationally essential and there is a contractual requirement to make a suitable vehicle available to ensure the requirements of the job can be carried out effectively.

Applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner/have access to a car, however for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

This post at Solihull Council is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.