Empowering Family Group Conference Coordinator

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31-34 days

LG Pension

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Professional development

National Living Wage

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking a dedicated Family Group Conference Coordinator in Bradford. You will plan, coordinate, and facilitate Family Group Conferences, ensuring families and professionals collaborate to create safe, effective plans for children.

You will build strong relationships with social care partners, support diverse families, and maintain clear records. A trainer-certified background enhances candidacy; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Must have recent direct work with children and/or parents in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Experience convening Family Group Conferencing or chairing meetings with families.
• Ability to apply anti-discriminatory practice in day-to-day interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and review Family Group Conferences and reviews in Bradford.
• Prepare families and professionals to develop and agree safe plans for children.
• Write up and circulate family plans in line with policies.
• Build relationships with Children’s Social Care to embed high-quality services.

Skills

Relationship building

Effective communication

Empathy and active listening

Independent workload management

Education

Level 3 qualification in children/young people/parents

Family Group Conference facilitator training (Desirable)

Job description

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking a dedicated Family Group Conference Coordinator in Bradford. You will plan, coordinate, and facilitate Family Group Conferences, ensuring families and professionals collaborate to create safe, effective plans for children.

You will build strong relationships with social care partners, support diverse families, and maintain clear records. A trainer-certified background enhances candidacy; DBS checks apply.