Family Group Conferencing Co-ordinator

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the Role

• This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Family Group Conferencing Service. As a Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in ensuring families are fully supported, well-prepared, and able to come together to create safe and sustainable plans for their children. You will be a key point of contact for families, social workers, and partner agencies, managing a varied and fast-paced workload with professionalism, independence, and confidence.

• You will work closely with the wider service and children’s social care teams, requiring someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs, and takes an organised approach to managing competing priorities.

• The key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and facilitating Family Group Conferences, ensuring the FGC model and principles are upheld
• Building strong, respectful relationships with families and professionals to support meaningful participation
• Managing a caseload effectively, including planning, preparation and follow-up of conferences
• Supporting families to identify strengths, networks, and solutions to keep children safe
• Maintaining accurate and timely records, with strong attention to detail
• Handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism
• Working independently while also contributing positively to a supportive team environment

• This role suits someone who is passionate about empowering families, committed to maintaining high standards of practice, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for children and their networks.

Please see Appendix A for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is 19th October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Week of 2nd November 2026