Family Time Worker

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 14/01/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Southport

Province Merseyside

Postal Code PR8

Job Description

1-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 1-month contract role with a local authority, focused on supporting and delivering Family Time contact sessions across various locality delivery points. The primary purpose is to ensure the safety and emotional wellbeing of children while promoting positive experiences and outcomes through engaging play activities. The role also involves raising awareness of locality services within the community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective Family Time contact sessions, including 1:1, group, and community-based sessions.
• Complete Family Time reporting forms to capture parenting quality, family dynamics, and interactions for social worker reports, which may be used in court.
• Provide transport for Family Time contacts when required.
• Work in accordance with Family Time and safeguarding policies, liaising with professionals to ensure effective communication.
• Identify and manage risks of harm, intervening appropriately to safeguard children.

Experience

• Experience working with children and families in a social care, early help, or community setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and risk management.
• Experience facilitating group activities and engaging families in positive interventions.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, Health & Social Care, or equivalent is desirable.
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Linaker Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5DQ, United Kingdom
• Enhanced DBS required

The role closes on 16th Jan 2026, apply ASAP.