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Family Time Facilitator

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
23/12/2024
Advert End Date:
20/01/2025 23:59
Salary:
£25,584 - £26,409
Hours per week:
Please see advert text
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Vacancy ID:
274363
Employment Location:
North Tyneside
Post Number:
DBS647
Number of posts:
3
Closing date:
20 Jan
Further Information
YOUR CHANCE JOIN AN ‘OUTSTANDING’ TEAM.

North Tyneside Children’s Social Care is Outstanding according to Ofsted who recognised the improved services and outcomes for our children, young people and families. We want the best for our families and would encourage you to join us in our commitment to services that make a difference to children and young people.

We are currently looking for  Family Time Facilitators to join the team . The posts are to deliver after school family time sessions, and another full-time worker. The successful candidates will work as part of the family time team to make sure that children who can no longer live at home can still spend high quality  time with their families and those people who are important to them.

If you are passionate about children and young people, about listening to their voice, and about working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would like to hear from you. 

We are currently recruiting for 3 positions: 
  • 2x posts at 18.5hrs per week (3.7 hour days across afternoons/after school*).
  • 1x post at 37hrs per week, or 2x 18.5 hours* (open to job sharing).
*Successful candidates will be flexible to work based on needs to the service.

You will have a minimum of Level 3 relevant qualification in an area such as child development, health and social care or education. You will have a sound understanding of the difficulties families may experience in their lives that prevent children from living at home and a good awareness of  safeguarding procedures. You will have experience of working in partnership with children, their family and wider networks, and professional colleagues working with children and families. 
The practice model used in North Tyneside is Signs of Safety, and you will be supported in developing and using this approach. We are committed to supporting our workers, and you will receive regular supervision and management oversight of the important work that you do. 

As an employee of North Tyneside, you will feel valued from the moment you join the organisation. We have a robust induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one. Additional benefits include:

• Flexible working options 
• Opportunities for training and development

In addition to the above you will also receive the following local authority benefits:
• an attractive annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service
• annual pay increments up to the top of your salary grade
• an enhanced sick pay scheme
• flexible working
• automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• childcare vouchers
• cycle to work scheme
• access to occupational health services
• access to our Learning Pool for extensive training and development opportunities

For an informal discussion around opportunities in the Family Time Team, please contact: Nicki Garner nichole.garner@northtyneside.gov.uk

Please be advised that this position will require an enhanced check from the Disclosure & Barring Service. 
 
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