Job Description

Family Time Practitioner

Location -

Hayeswater Family Time Centre, Davyhulme, M41 7BR

Salary range -

Band 4 (28,598 to 31,022)

Trafford council is a Living Wage Employer.

Working Pattern Full time

Working hours

36.25 hours per week

This post will involve working some Saturdays on a rota basis and you must therefore be flexible to the needs of the service (an unsocial allowance of 3% of the basic salary will be paid).

Contract type Permanent

Application deadline 7 September 2025

About the Role

Hayeswater Family Time Service' is Trafford's provision for safe and meaningful family time between children and their families. It is safe place for children and young people to spend time with people they care about and to maintain healthy relationships and a good sense of identity.


We are currently looking to recruit x1 Family Time Practitioner at Hayeswater Family Time Centre to work as part of a team supporting Family Sessions between children and their families. The role delivers services flexibly in a variety of settings, undertaking interventions to contribute to the overall assessment held by the Social Care Teams.

About you

With a minimum of one years' experience of working with children and families in a professional setting you will have a sound understanding of children's developmental needs and the parenting task. It is essential that have a NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) and are committed to working restoratively to support children and families. You will be able to communicate the planning, delivery and outcomes of Family Time and direct work within case notes, verbally and within recording systems (knowledge of Liquid Logic would be an advantage).





You will have knowledge of attachment theories and be able to demonstrate insight into the issues facing children in care proceedings, separated from and having supervised Family Sessions with their families. With strong communication and assessment skills you will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with families.



You will have up to date knowledge of the Childrens' Act, regulations, policy and legislation relating to Childrens' Social Care.



Flexibility will be required to work outside core hours when required.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Additional Information

Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications so, please do not delay in submitting your application.

You will need a Full clean Driving License, access to your own vehicle and Business Insurance. You will use your own vehicle to transport children to and from Sessions.



An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.

Contact Details

If you are enthusiastic and want to improve outcomes for children and young people we'd love to hear from you. If you require further information, please call Sarah Campbell on 0161 912 2875 or email on sarah.campbell@trafford.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the post.

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.





To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)





If you are applying under the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme then you need to show that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the 'About You' section of the role profile. You may be given the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, talent and abilities at an interview or other form of assessment.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com



For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please note we are not a licensed sponsor and we won't be able to support with your work visa.

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