Family Time Officer, 37 hpw (INTERNAL ONLY)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/11/2026
Advert End Date:
01/12/2026 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Family Time Service, Poppyfields Centre
Further Information
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
This post is restricted to current employees of the Council
Secondment Opportunity Only
Family Time Officer, 37 hpw
(Family Time Service, Poppyfields Centre)
£29,542 pa
Secondment Opportunity – Please seek approval from your line manager before applying
Fixed Term contract
Required to cover Maternity leave until February 2028
Do you have a passion for supporting children and families? We are looking for a skilled and motivated practitioner to join our Family Time Service, helping children maintain meaningful relationships with their families through the delivery of high-quality family time arrangements across South Tyneside.
Our June 2026 Ofsted inspection recognised the significant improvements made in services for children and families, highlighting our "child-focused, stable, skilled and consistent workforce" and our commitment to restorative and relational practice. This is an exciting time to join a service that continues to invest in excellent outcomes for children and families.
Current legislation and best practice recognise the importance of children maintaining meaningful relationships with their families where it is safe and appropriate to do so. The Family Time Service ensures that court-ordered family time arrangements are delivered effectively, always promoting the best interests of the child.
You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Family Time Service and be responsible for supervising, recording and evaluating family time sessions between children and their families, ensuring that all interactions are managed safely and effectively.
You will have:
- Experience of working with children and families, including multi-agency partnership working.
- Experience of facilitating family time arrangements.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and assessment frameworks.
- Strong communication, recording and report-writing skills.
- The ability to build positive professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
To meet the needs of children and families, the role includes some evening and weekend working as part of a flexible working pattern.
You must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role through access to suitable transport or an alternative means of mobility support.
We are committed to supporting your professional development through regular supervision, training and ongoing learning opportunities.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Julie Allen, Family Worker Team Manager on (0191) 4247161.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
If you are committed to helping children maintain safe and meaningful family relationships and would like to be part of a supportive and improving service, we would welcome your application.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, 01 December 2026
Interviews will take place on 16 December 2026