Family Time Worker Early - West

Overview

Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Early Help - West Lancashire

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Help Shape Brighter Futures for Children and Families in Lancashire

We are looking for dedicated and caring individuals to join our Children & Families Service as Family Time Workers. This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to support children and young people during some of the most important moments in their lives—helping them stay connected with their families safely and positively.

Family Time is a vital part of the care journey for children who are looked after under Section 20, Interim Care Orders or are involved in care proceedings. Your role will be central in making sure these children have high‑quality, nurturing time with their parents and carers while longer-term decisions are made about their future.

• Plan and deliver supervised Family Time sessions.
• Create environments where children and parents can build safe, meaningful relationships.
• Collaborate with Social Workers and Senior Family Support Workers.
• Contribute to risk assessments and planning.
• Record accurate notes and observations.
• Ensure safety and respond appropriately to emerging issues.
• Build trusting relationships with children and families.

• Compassionate, patient individuals committed to improving outcomes.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Strong observational and recording skills.
• Experience working with families or children (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
• Be part of a supportive, neighbourhood-based team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Play a key role in ensuring children in Lancashire are safe, healthy, heard, and supported.

If you’re passionate about helping children and families thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information please contact:

Children & Family Wellbeing Service (Early Help) Lancashire County Council

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

• Locations County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RE
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