Family Time Worker

About the Role

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Time Worker to join their established Family Time Team in Burnley. This permanent full-time position involves a 37-hour workweek and offers a competitive salary ranging from A325,989 to A328,142 per year. This role does not offer international sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support children and families by facilitating high-quality Family Time arrangements that encourage positive and meaningful interactions during periods of separation. Reporting to the Senior Family Support Worker - Neighbourhood, the role includes planning and delivering neighborhood-based supervised contact sessions between parents and children under various care provisions (e.g., Children Act Section 20, Interim Care Orders) during care proceedings.

The post holder will collaborate closely with allocated Social Workers and Senior Family Support Workers to schedule and facilitate Family Time in designated settings. They will supervise these sessions, carry out observations, conduct assessments, maintain detailed records using standardized procedures and IT systems, and contribute feedback for ongoing risk assessments and needed adjustments.

Additionally, Family Time Workers will establish and nurture positive, trusting relationships with both parents and children, ensuring effective communication and information sharing for seamless service delivery. They will also support the continuous development and improvement of early help services aligned with Lancashire's Children and Families Partnership Board vision.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will possess practical experience working with children and families, understanding their needs and dynamics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to operate both independently and within a team. Commitment to maintaining high professional standards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families is critical.

Additional Information

• The role requires compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013), including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• The closing date for applications is August 21, 2026, with interviews scheduled for early September 2026.
• For further inquiries, candidates can contact the Neighbourhood Senior Family Support Worker (Javaria Iqbal) via email.
• Lancashire County Council offers various benefits; details are available on their vacancies website.
• The employer may close the vacancy early upon receiving sufficient applications.