Supporting Family Time Worker
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
10/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 6 £24,054 - £26,845 per annum pro-rata to hours worked
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved team location
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint permanent part-time Supporting Family Time Workers (22 hours per week) to deliver family time on a shift pattern of either full day Saturday, then 3 x afternoons or Monday - Friday afternoons and early evening with some weekend working involved.
The post holder will supervise children, young people and their families to experience quality time together whilst completing accurate recordings using observations and assessments. They will also promote all aspects of the service and liaise with other agencies when required.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to form relationships with users and their families as well as knowledge of child development, the Children Act and Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures.
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Providing family time at a range of venues throughout County Durham.
• Supporting the Team Leader/Team Manager in providing a safe service delivery including assessment and management of risk.
• Adhering to published policies, standards and procedures in the delivery of the service.
• Notifying providers and quality controllers about deficiencies in the standards of services.
Required qualifications:
NVQ level 3 (Childcare and Education or Early Years Care and Education), NNEB/CACHE Diploma (Childcare and Education) or BTEC/EDEXEL (Childhood Studies - Nursery Nursing), Early Years Teaching Certificate, Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent relevant qualification.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
For further information about the post please contact Team Manager Beth Wade on beth.wade@durham.gov.uk
It anticipated that interviews will be held on 11th April 2023.
Take a look at our comprehensive benefits package Rewards and benefits - Durham County Council https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services Team Email: PESCYPS@durham.gov.uk
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.