Family Time Worker

About the role:

To supervise contact between children, young people and their parents or other significant person in their life. (new born babies up to 18 years). At times, to transport children to and from the contact venue.

To ensure that the people having contact with the children are not obviously under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to enable the contact to proceed without risk to the children.

To supervise and observe contact in a variety of locations, either in suitable buildings or in the community.

To work as required in the evening and weekends. Contact session hours will range from 8.30am - 6pm, Mon - Fri.

To work closely with Social Workers, Foster Carers and any other relevant professionals.

About you:

• Experience of working with children and their carers
• Experience of managing individuals in highly emotional states.
• Experience of working in a care-related service
• Excellent communication skills both written and orally including the ability to communicate with adults/children, carers and families in an appropriate manner
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Understanding of safeguarding issues
• Ability to promote the views of adults/children and champion working with adults and children in a holistic manner

What you will do:

• Observe and record contact sessions. Provide guidance and support where necessary.
• Provide clear and concise reports, prepare reports for CLA meetings and other administrative tasks.
• Work in partnership with fellow team members and other professionals. Build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Undergo relevant training for the role and attend regular team meetings.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Lesley Renwick - Family Time Team Leader

Lesley.renwick1@powys.gov.uk

Tel: 01938 551287

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS check

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Location: Newtown

Salary: Grade 6 Point 11 to Point 14 £28,142 to £29,540 per annum £14.58 to £15.31 per hour

Job reference: CHL0537B

Application closing date: 09/08/2026

Package: 37 hours, Permanent

Contractual hours: 37