Aspiring Family Group Conference Coordinator

Community Links Bromley; London, Reading, Bromley, Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Family Group Conference Coordinator and make a difference for families across the South of England. This flexible self-employed role allows you to empower families, tackle challenges, and foster lasting solutions. Training provided, with opportunities to earn between £21-£23 per hour in London, based on experience and successful cases.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted training events

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or a problem-solving role in sensitive situations.
• Commitment to high-quality work that supports families.
• Strong facilitation skills and compassionate approach required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate decision-making with families and support networks.
• Develop secure action plans and ensure all voices are heard.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Problem-Solving

Compassionate Approach

Job description

Family Group Conference Coordinator - Untrained, Self-employed

Train to become a Family Group Conference Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting families and helping them find their own solutions? Would you like to train for a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

Daybreak, a registered charity, is looking for new self-employed Independent Coordinators across the South of England. We are offering an opportunity for individuals with relevant experience to train as Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinators and help families tackle challenges, strengthen relationships, and create lasting solutions.

About the Role

Once trained, Coordinators work impartially with families and their support networks to facilitate decision-making, develop secure action plans, and ensure every voice is heard. Whether your background is in education, emergency or frontline services, youth work, social work, or adult welfare, your skills can be invaluable in empowering families. Find out more about Family Group Conferences on our website.

Our services currently operate in Portsmouth, Reading, Bromley, Hackney, and Wiltshire, and we are prioritising applications in these areas. However, we also welcome interest from across the South of England.

Requirements

Experience in social care or a role that involves problem-solving in sensitive situations

Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports families

Strong facilitation skills to bring people together and ensure every voice is heard

Openness, honesty, and a compassionate approach

How to become an FGC Coordinator

Learn more about the role by reading our blog

Join one of our FREE online webinar to learn more about the role; if a date isn’t suitable, please contact us.

Outside London: £20 per hour for newly qualified Coordinators, rising to £22 per hour following six evidenced FGCs. Payment is capped at 25 hours per referral.

London Boroughs: £21 per hour for newly qualified Coordinators, rising to £23 per hour following six evidenced FGCs. Payment is capped at 25 hours per referral.

Working pattern: Flexible to suit your schedule and the needs of each case. This includes a mix of remote work and travel to meet families. We welcome applicants with varying availability - even if you have other commitments, we encourage you to apply.

Contract: Independent, Self-employed

Training: As a freelance Coordinator, you will be responsible for keeping up to date and funding essential training, including Safeguarding and Data Protection. We offer discounted spaces at our training events and workshops for Coordinators working with us.

Enhanced DBS is essential.

Start now

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