Family Time Facilitator

North Tyneside Children's Social Care is Outstanding according to Ofsted who recognised the improved services and outcomes for our children, young people and families. We want the best for our families and would encourage you to join us in our commitment to services that make a difference to children and young people.

We are currently looking for Family Time Facilitators to join the team. The posts are to deliver family time sessions across the day, but particularly after school to allow children who are at school the opportunity to spend time with their families.

The successful candidates will work as part of the family time team to make sure that children who can no longer live at home can still spend high quality time with their families and those people who are important to them.

If you are passionate about children and young people, listening to their voice, and working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would like to hear from you.

The practice model used in North Tyneside is Signs of Safety, and you will be supported in developing and using this approach. We are committed to supporting our workers, and you will receive regular supervision and management oversight of the important work that you do.

As an employee of North Tyneside, you will feel valued from the moment you join the organisation. We have a robust induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one.

You will have a minimum of Level 3 relevant qualification in an area such as child development, health and social care or education. You will have a sound understanding of the difficulties families may experience in their lives that prevent children from living at home and a good awareness of safeguarding procedures. You will have experience of working in partnership with children, their family and wider networks, and professional colleagues working with children and families.

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we're crafting a workplace that's built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.
If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council's operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government's net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can't do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.