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Family Time Assistant (2 Posts)

Location: Derbyshire
  • Advertised By: Derbyshire County Council
Job Expires: 2026-09-13

Derbyshire County Council

Closing date: 13 September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Family Time Assistant ( 2 Posts) within the Erewash Locality and South Derbyshire and South Dales Locality. We are looking for a dynamic and committed individuals to play a role in Children’s Social Care.

Posts available:

  • 1 Permanent 37 hours per week – Erewash Locality – Please note this Base is subject to change from Ilkeston to Heanor in the near future.
  • 1 Fixed Term for 12 months 37 hours per week – South Derbyshire an South Dales Locality – Base, Rink House, Rink Drive, Swadlincote.

Role basics:

  • 37.00 hours per week. 
  • Monday to Friday.
  • Office hours are generally 9-5, however flexibility is required due to commitments of this role which can take you before or beyond the standard times on occasion. 
  • No hybrid working arrangements.

The role of the Family Time Assistant supports the coordination of family time sessions including transportation of children, liaising with professionals and families, and supervising and recording of sessions. Family time sessions focus on maintaining contact between children and their families as part of any legal proceedings. 

The role is locality-based and may involve travelling across the designated post locality and other areas of Derbyshire to deliver Family Time sessions in a variety of council and community venues. Applicants should be aware that travel is an integral part of this role.

The key responsibilities of the post are:

  • To support and observe the delivery of family time, between a child and their parents/carers. This will include role modelling and demonstrating approaches, intervening and advising as required. This may be delivered virtually or in a Derbyshire County Council building or community setting. 
  • Contribute information to parenting assessments and alert managers to changes in family circumstances or needs and respond in emergency situations liaising with colleagues, other agencies, and carers as appropriate.
  • Ensure good communication with parents, carers and foster carers as required to support the effective delivery of family time. Provide appropriate challenge, which may include aspects of conflict and behaviour management.
  • Complete records of work undertaken with families in accordance with the Department’s systems and processes.
  • Ensure the safeguarding of children and young people in accordance with safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant processes and practices maintaining the confidentiality of families.
  • Please refer to the job profile for essential role requirements. Please note: Ability to drive – to travel into remote areas and out of County and able to transport service users and resources in your own vehicle is a requirement of this role. 

What benefits do we offer you?

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme
  • travel expenses
  • discount on leisure centre memberships
  • free car parking at most sites
  • an in-house counselling service
  • occupational health service
  • access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist
  • cycle to work scheme

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 25 September 2026

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