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We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to appoint 5x 22 hour sessional Supporting Family Time Workers to help the team manage the workload of a seven-day-a-week service.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You 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.
  
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. 

We encourage you to forward any enquiries to The Family Time Management Team, via email at SupportingFamilyTimeDutyInbox@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. 

WHAT WILL I NEED?

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant children’s services field or equivalent

OR

• Working towards social work qualification 

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.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
 
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING 
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List andr Adults Barred List, due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children, adults, or both.
 
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are expected to be held on 22nd and 23rd July 2026.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website 

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.

Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 6 £28,142 - £31,022 pro rata to hours worked (pay award pending)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Support Worker