Family Time Supervisor

23 hours per week

Fixed term contract up to 1 year

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working

Locations can be:

• County Hall
• Family Centres
• Council facilities
• Family’s homes
• Your home (on occasion when remote working)

We have an exciting opportunity, a part time (23 hours) post for Family time supervisor.

Are you experienced with working with Children and Families? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside Children’s Social Care to improve outcomes for babies, children and families on the Isle of Wight.

This opportunity is for you to join our team to undertake key responsibilities as a Family Time Supervisor within the Children’s Services Family Time Team.

You will be working alongside experienced Social Workers and Managers under the professional guidance to oversee Family Time contacts which require supervision to ensure that the child’s safety and wellbeing are protected. If you are passionate about making a difference to local families and children and want to be part of a culture that values learning and continuous professional development, please get in touch to find out more.

We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in coming to work with us as part of the team.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ami McNamara, Team Manager at ami.mcnamara@iow.gov.uk or Kelly Robson, Assistant Team Manager at kelly.robson@iow.gov.uk

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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