Family Time Worker | Early Help | Chorley | Full Time

Salary 25989 - 28142 Per Annum Permanent Full Time 37 Hours Per Week Early Help - Chorley

Children and Family Wellbeing Service (CFW) are recruiting a Family Time Worker based in our Chorley Team.

We are looking to recruit someone who is enthusiastic self-motivated and passionate to supervise and support family time sessions to a high standard supporting parents to ensure the sessions are safe and child focused.

Family Time workers will supervise family time in relation to the provision of designated supervised contact between parents and children. This provision will focus on children under Children Act Section 20 Interim Care Orders.

As a Family TIme Worker you will:

Work closely with social workers and the senior family support worker to plan and arrange Family Time sessions.
Facilitate these sessions in designated settings ensuring a safe and supportive environment for meaningful interactions.
Supervise Family Time observe and assess interactions and record outcomes in line with standard procedures and agreed timescales.
Liaise with the familys social worker to share information review progress and adapt plans as needed.
Use agreed IT systems to process and record session details accurately and promptly.

Please see attached role profile for further information and requirements

What were looking for:

Strong communication and observation skills.
Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
A commitment to supporting families and promoting positive outcomes for children.

If you are passionate about making a difference and can work collaboratively to support families through key milestones wed love to hear from you.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

DBS: Yes
DCCR (Disqualification for caring for children): Yes

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025

Interview Date: Proposed date 8th December 2025

For further information please contact:

Alex Robinson
Team Manager (Neighbourhood and Community)
Chorley District
Children & Family Wellbeing Service (Early Help)
Lancashire County Council

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