Family Time Worker – Children and Family Wellbeing Service

Lake Champlain Chamber

Family Time Worker supporting children and families in Rossendale. Facilitating family time sessions and maintaining important relationships for children living apart from their families.

Posted 7/13/2026part-timeRossendale • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £25,989 - £28,142 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and delivering family time sessions, fostering child-focused environments, and building positive relationships with children and families. Proficient in observation, recording, and communication skills, with a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations.

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Experience Working With ChildrenStrong Observation SkillsEffective Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Challenging SituationsLevel 2 Qualification In Relevant Field

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Soft Skills

Building TrustOrganizational SkillsReliabilityTeam CollaborationFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Family SupportSafeguarding ProceduresCare PlanningChild-Focused EnvironmentsParenting Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver supervised family time sessions in partnership with Social Workers and Senior Family Support Workers.
Create welcoming, child-focused environments where children can safely spend time with their families.
Observe and accurately record interactions between children and family members.
Support parents and carers to build confidence and strengthen their parenting skills during family time sessions.
Manage challenging situations professionally and establish appropriate boundaries when required.
Contribute to care planning meetings and provide observations that inform future decision-making.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and partner professionals.
Maintain high-quality records and ensure all work is carried out in line with safeguarding and service procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Has experience working with children, young people and families.
Can quickly build trust and positive relationships.
Has strong observation, recording and communication skills.
Can remain calm and confident when managing challenging situations.
Understands the needs of vulnerable children and families.
Is organised, reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Has a Level 2 qualification (or above) in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
Is flexible and able to work occasional evenings, weekends and school holiday periods to meet the needs of families.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive induction and training
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive supervision and team culture
Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow