Family Group Conferencing Coordinator

Family Group Conferencing Coordinator
Salary: £15.66 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Bradford
Client: Children’s Services – Safeguarding, Review, Commissioning & Provider Services
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week (09:00 – 17:00)
About the Role
The Family Group Conferencing (FGC) team delivers Family Group Conferences, mediation, and restorative meetings to support families in building strong networks and creating safe, sustainable plans for children and young people.
The Coordinator will plan, convene, facilitate, and review FGCs in line with Family Rights Group (FRG) guidelines, while ensuring children’s voices are central to decision-making.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and review Family Group Conferences, ensuring inclusivity and safety for families from diverse backgrounds.
• Conduct referral discussions and maintain accurate records for families and partner professionals.
• Convene FGCs, mediation sessions, and restorative meetings to empower families in decision-making.
• Provide training, advice, and ongoing support to partner professionals facilitating Family Network Meetings.
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve the effectiveness of FGC practice.
• Ensure children and young people’s participation in their own plans and decisions.
• Engage in professional supervision, appraisal, and ongoing training.
• Support students, apprentices, and volunteers within the service.
• Manage petty cash, procurement cards, and other resources responsibly.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience working directly with children, young people, and families in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience convening FGCs, mediation, restorative meetings, and/or chairing family-based meetings.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and local procedures in children’s services.
• Familiarity with IT systems and ability to manage accurate records and reports.

Skills & Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication, including working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to build trust, empathy, and positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Capacity to manage workload independently and work effectively in family homes and community settings.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., in social care, youth work, childcare, or related field).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• FGC accreditation (or willingness to complete within 12 months of appointment).

Other Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Ability to travel – must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car (or use public transport as directed).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet service needs.
• Must comply with council policies, codes of practice, and safeguarding procedures.

 If you are interested in the role and would like to contact me for further information on the role you can contact myself on the details below. 
At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Jack at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964 or email on Jack.Lonsdale@Servicecare.org.uk