Family Group Conference Admin Coordinator 5276699

Triumph Consultants Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy service in the North East is seeking a Family Group Conference and Lifelong Links Coordinator. The role involves coordinating conferences to support children and families, providing mediation, and working with various stakeholders. Required qualifications include a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and significant experience in family support. The position offers hourly pay and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience delivering Family Group Conferences.
• Up-to-date knowledge of research and best practices in family support.
• Understanding of challenges faced by children in care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate Family Group Conferences and Lifelong Links.
• Work directly with children, young people, parents, and professionals.
• Provide mediation and restorative interventions.

Skills

Mediation

Restorative Practice

Conflict Resolution

Collaborative Work

Child Protection Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Role: Family Group Conference And Lifelong Links Coordinator (Durham 5276699)

Pay: £15.56 per hour PAYE

Contract Length: 3 months

This is a 7 day week service, hours 08:00-20:00. There will be some evening and weekend work. This is a county wide service, so candidates will need to be able to travel throughout the working day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate Family Group Conferences (FGC) and Lifelong Links (LL), supporting children, young people, and families to develop future-focused, safe, and practical plans.
• Work directly with children, young people, parents, family networks, and professionals to negotiate, agree, and implement FGC and LL plans.
• Provide mediation and restorative interventions to establish or re-establish relationships, promoting safe and stable family networks.
• Deliver emergency and crisis support, including rapid response interventions to prevent children entering care or placement breakdowns.
• Ensure active participation of all relevant parties, respecting the wishes of children and young people and addressing any risks or safeguarding concerns.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies, advocating for the needs and rights of children and young people.
• Maintain independence as a coordinator while advising, supporting, and training professionals on the FGC and LL process.

Key Criteria

• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent).
• Significant recent experience delivering Family Group Conferences and direct work with children, young people, and families.
• Skilled in mediation, restorative practice, and conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989, Children’s Rights, UNCRC).
• Understanding of challenges faced by children in care, especially during transitions to adulthood, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• Up-to-date knowledge of research and best practices in family support, care planning, and lifelong relationship building.

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.

Additional Information

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• Job Ref: Durham 5276699
• Anticipated Length of Assignment: Roles are typically temporary, though some may become permanent per client arrangements.
• We read every CV sent and acknowledge applications by a human, provided the job remains live and the CV meets the essential requirements.