Hybrid Family Time Practitioner bei Suffolk County Council

Suffolk County Council – Riverside Family Time Centre, Lowestoft (Peripatetic across North Suffolk) – On-site
£27,711 per annum – 37 hours per week – Permanent
Flexible working options available, including job sharing, compressed hours, and flexitime
Closing date: [Insert Date]
Interview date: [Insert Date]

Bit about the pilot and how role may change to FSP afterwards? Not sure how to word this? HR to help please.

Reimagine the possibilities

We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Family Time Practitioner and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Family Time Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children in care to maintain safe and meaningful relationships with their families. You’ll be part of a compassionate and committed team working across North Suffolk, including occasional out-of-county travel.

On a typical day, you might:

• Supervise and facilitate family time sessions in centres or community settings
• Observe and assess interactions between children and their families
• Provide feedback and support to parents and carers
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Transport children to and from family time sessions
• Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to support family needs

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

You will need

We hope you’ll bring:

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant area or equivalent experience
• Experience working directly with children, young people, and families
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child development
• Excellent communication and observation skills
• Confidence in managing sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
• A full driving licence and access to transport (frequent travel essential)

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and are committed to supporting your growth.

The team

Our Family Time Team is dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where children in care can maintain important family connections. We’re proud of the difference we make every day and the collaborative, caring culture we’ve built. You’ll be joining a team that values trust, empathy, and shared purpose.

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk). 

For more information 

Please contact Practice Managers 

Ian Rhodes he/him 07540669298 , [email protected]

Or 

Caren Elvin she/her, 07872419629 , [email protected] 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). [[HR will add link to JPP],

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - [Your Recruitment Advisor will discuss application options with you and insert the relevant information here]

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

[Please note your Recruitment Advisor will discuss these dates with you and will insert the relevant information here]

Closing date: 11.30pm, [Date Month Year]. 

Interview date: [Date Month Year]. 

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. 

Travel and Workplace Options

Please choose the relevant travel and workplace requirements text below – these will be added to the JPP:

• Frequent travel essential - We encourage using technology, but you must travel for this role. You need a valid driver's license and transportation or meet mobility requirements. If you have a disability, talk to the contact below. They can help you with reasonable adjustments for this role. 
• On-site & Community Based- This role will be worked on-site from a fixed base as well as in the community. The job details above list the location. If you want to discuss how that might affect your work, please talk to the contact person. #LI-Onsite

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