Family Time Worker
CV-LibraryBishop Auckland, County DurhamtemporaryPosted: 4 September 2026
Apply NowBelmont Recruitment are currently seeking experienced Family Time Workers for temporary opportunities within the County Durham area. These are full-time positions working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Overview
The successful candidates will work closely with Social Workers to provide safe, positive and well-structured family time sessions, ensuring contact remains child-centred and supports positive relationships between children and their families.
Main Duties
* Supervise and support family time sessions, ensuring interactions remain safe, child-centred and in line with care plans
* Observe and record the quality of family interactions, providing clear and detailed notes to assist Social Workers
* Transport children to and from sessions when required
* Support parents with practical parenting skills, routines, boundaries and emotional understanding
* Offer guidance to help families build confidence and strengthen relationships
* Contribute to multi-agency discussions by sharing observations and feedback from sessions
* Prepare written reports and provide information for meetings and assessments
Essential Criteria
* Previous experience working with children, families or within a relevant Children’s Services setting
* Relevant qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or a related field
* Experience supervising or supporting family time/contact sessions
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
* Enhanced DBS certificate
If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV
Overview
The successful candidates will work closely with Social Workers to provide safe, positive and well-structured family time sessions, ensuring contact remains child-centred and supports positive relationships between children and their families.
Main Duties
* Supervise and support family time sessions, ensuring interactions remain safe, child-centred and in line with care plans
* Observe and record the quality of family interactions, providing clear and detailed notes to assist Social Workers
* Transport children to and from sessions when required
* Support parents with practical parenting skills, routines, boundaries and emotional understanding
* Offer guidance to help families build confidence and strengthen relationships
* Contribute to multi-agency discussions by sharing observations and feedback from sessions
* Prepare written reports and provide information for meetings and assessments
Essential Criteria
* Previous experience working with children, families or within a relevant Children’s Services setting
* Relevant qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or a related field
* Experience supervising or supporting family time/contact sessions
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle
* Enhanced DBS certificate
If this role is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV