Empowering Family Group Conferencing Coordinator

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council's Family Group Conferencing Service is seeking a Coordinator to ensure families are supported and able to create safe, sustainable plans for children. You will be a key contact for families, social workers and partner agencies, managing a varied workload with professionalism and independence.

You will coordinate and facilitate Family Group Conferences, build strong relationships, manage caseloads, maintain records with accuracy and confidentiality, and contribute to a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating Family Group Conferences or similar processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Strong organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and facilitating Family Group Conferences, upholding FGC principles.
• Building respectful relationships to support meaningful participation.
• Managing a caseload with planning, preparation and follow-up.
• Assisting families to identify strengths and networks for safe outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate records with high attention to detail.
• Handling sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Working independently while contributing to a supportive team.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Sefton Council's Family Group Conferencing Service is seeking a Coordinator to ensure families are supported and able to create safe, sustainable plans for children. You will be a key contact for families, social workers and partner agencies, managing a varied workload with professionalism and independence.

You will coordinate and facilitate Family Group Conferences, build strong relationships, manage caseloads, maintain records with accuracy and confidentiality, and contribute to a supportive