Family Time Facilitator

City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting applications for a Family Time Facilitator based at the Connecting Families Hub.

Title:

Family Time Facilitator – Based at the Connecting Families Hub.
Salary: £30,024 – £33,699 (Grade
5)

Hours:

37 hours per week, Saturdays on rota

Contract:

Full time, Fixed Term Contract until February 2027.

• Provide intensive service to families in crisis and planned interventions for children and young people.
• Plan, supervise and assess family time between children and parents or extended family to achieve high quality, safe family time.
• Work to change behaviours and rehabilitate individuals while ensuring health and safety and security of children and their families.
• Collaborate closely with social workers and other professionals in a multi‑agency context for coordinated casework planning.

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Education, Health or Social Care, Community Development or a Diploma in Youth & Community Work.
• English and Maths or equivalent to level 2 of the National Qualification Framework.
• Previous experience working with children, young people and families preferred.

• Good training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Sick pay and other local authority benefits such as WV Active membership benefits.
• Access to employee assistance and local authority discounts.

These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We value diversity, inclusion and equality and actively support people with disabilities, the LGBT+ community, and people from underrepresented groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold Award Armed Forces employer. We offer guaranteed interviews for applicants meeting essential criteria and encourage a culture of respect and inclusivity.

Applicants will need to attend the Children and Young People’s Panel as part of the recruitment process. Full details of responsibilities and requirements can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.