FreedomCare

Family Time Supervisor

FreedomCare
Posted 10/19/2026part-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £17 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safeguarding and child protection, with strong observation skills and the ability to write clear, accurate reports. Capable of supporting children emotionally and managing conflict through de-escalation techniques in a multi-agency environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Level 3 Qualification In Health And Social CareStrong Understanding Of Safeguarding And Child ProtectionExcellent Observation SkillsCalm And Empathetic ApproachValid Driving Licence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Supervise Family Time sessions in line with contact agreements, relevant court orders and referring agencies’ instructions
  • Support children emotionally before, during and after sessions
  • Observe interactions and record children’s experiences, responses and emotional well-being accurately and impartially
  • Complete detailed, factual reports within required timescales
  • Read risk assessments, assess changing circumstances and take appropriate action to keep children safe
  • Recognise and report safeguarding concerns through Freedom’s procedures
  • Respond calmly to conflict or distress using de-escalation techniques
  • Communicate professionally with parents, carers, colleagues, social workers and other relevant professionals
  • Escort children to and from sessions where required and agreed
  • Attend relevant meetings, supervision and further training
  • Work alongside the Family Time team, communicate with the coordinator and contribute to a consistent, child-focused service

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A minimum Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent relevant qualification
  • Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English
  • Previous experience working with children and families, preferably within social care, education or supervised contact
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Excellent observation skills and ability to write clear, accurate and impartial reports
  • Calm, empathetic approach and ability to remain professional in emotionally challenging situations
  • Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Respect for each child and family’s individual, cultural, racial and ethnic needs
  • Good organisation, reliability and ability to work independently
  • Flexibility to meet agreed session arrangements, including evenings, weekends and school holidays
  • Valid driving licence and access to reliable transport where the assignment involves driving
  • Satisfactory safer recruitment checks, including appropriate references, Enhanced DBS check and verification of qualifications and right to work
  • Experience working alongside social workers or other professionals in a multi-agency setting is desirable
  • Experience of supervised family contact is desirable
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques is desirable
  • Previous training in domestic abuse is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and school holidays according to session arrangements
  • Supervision, team meetings and relevant training
  • Professional development support
  • Safer recruitment checks including appropriate references, Enhanced DBS check and verification of qualifications and right to work

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Hard Skills
Report WritingRisk AssessmentConflict ResolutionDe-Escalation TechniquesSupervised Family Contact
Soft Skills
Emotional SupportProfessional CommunicationGood OrganisationReliabilityFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
Enhanced DBS CheckSafer Recruitment Checks
Industry Keywords
Child ProtectionMulti-Agency SettingFamily Time SessionsCultural SensitivityConfidentiality