Family Group Conference Co-Ordinator

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days pro-rata

Bank holidays

Sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Employee Benefits Platform discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Family Group Conference Co-ordinator within the Targeted Support Service. You will support families to come together, prepare for conferences, and facilitate meetings that help create meaningful family-led plans.

You will work in a child-centred, relational team, with a commitment to restorative practice and proactive engagement with diverse families across Peterborough. The role requires flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families and managing complex family dynamics.
• Child-centred approach ensuring the child's voice is heard and respected.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Family Group Conferences.
• Prepare families and professionals and organise face-to-face meetings.
• Present the family plan to the professional network.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Mediation skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Empathy and warmth

Flexibility and travel

Job description

All about the Role

Families are often described as the most under‑utilised resource in child welfare. In Peterborough ‘being family led' is seen as an imperative for children. Evidence is clear that better plans and outcomes are achieved for all when families are enabled to come together and develop plans for their children.

We are developing an overall culture of family group decision making which is supported by a significant investment in an expanded family group conferencing service.

The family group conference co-ordinators facilitate individual FGCs, ensuring appropriate preparation of family and professional and facilitating any face‑to‑face meetings at a time and venue that is determined by the family. The co-ordinators ensure that the family plan is presented to the professional network.

Please note the salary advertised is the FTE, for this part time role the salary will be pro rata

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: [e-mail]

Interview date: 15th October

All about our Team

We are a passionate and dedicated team within the Targeted Support Service, committed to working relationally and restoratively with children, young people, and families. Our ethos is rooted in the belief that families are the experts in their own lives. We work alongside them to co-create plans and support that are meaningful, empowering, and sustainable.

Our team is made up of individuals who value kindness, patience, and determination. We bring our whole selves to work—many of us are parents, carers, and community members who understand the importance of feeling heard, supported, and safe. We celebrate each other's strengths and differences, and we foster a culture where everyone's voice matter

We are proud to be part of a service that embraces a “Family Valued” approach. This means we prioritise relationships, build trust, and ensure that our work is always centred around the needs and aspirations of the families we support. Whether it's through Family Group Conferences, early help interventions, or multi‑agency collaboration, we strive to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

We support each other through reflective practice, shared learning, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. Our team meetings are spaces for connection, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe that when our team feels valued and supported, we are better able to support others.

All about You

You are someone who believes in the power of families to make lasting, meaningful decisions for their children. You bring warmth, empathy, and a deep respect for the lived experiences of children and families. You understand that every family is unique, and you are committed to working in a way that is inclusive, empowering, and strengths‑based.

You will have experience of working with children and families and the ability to understand and manage complex family dynamics. You are confident in supporting families to find their own solutions, even in challenging circumstances. Your approach is child‑centred, and you are skilled at ensuring that the child's voice is heard and respected throughout the Family Group Conference process.

You are a creative and reflective practitioner, able to develop innovative ways to support participation from all parties. You are calm and confident when mediating during periods of conflict, and you bring clarity and compassion to emotionally charged situations.

You will need excellent time management and organisational skills to manage your own workload effectively. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—are outstanding, and you are comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with professionals and families.

Flexibility is essential. You understand that families' needs don't always fit into a 9–5 schedule, and you are willing to work evenings and travel across and beyond Peterborough to meet families where they are. You are confident working from a variety of locations and can travel independently of public transport.

Above all, you are someone who shares our belief that families are the experts in their own lives. You are passionate about helping them build safe, sustainable plans that keep children at the heart of their decision‑making

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

Our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days (pro-rata) + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.