Family Group Conference Coordinator

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Family Group Conference Coordinator to support families in making safe decisions and plans for their children. You will facilitate the Family Group Conference, bringing together children’s support networks to find safe solutions and strengthen family involvement.

The role requires experience with Children and Families, independence, and a commitment to empowering families.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and proven experience working with children and families.
• Educated to first-degree level and/or relevant qualification in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of Family Group Conferencing and relational practice with families including solution-focused approaches.
• Ability to promote and facilitate the participation of children and their families, ensuring their views and needs are central to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the Family Group Conference and coordinate the meeting process.
• Bring together children’s support networks of family members and friends to find safe solutions.
• Support families in making decisions and plans for their children through collaborative processes.
• Work with professionals to empower families and promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Relational practice

Mediation

Education

First-degree qualification

Relevant qualification in Children & Families

Job description

Our Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

What is the job role?

We are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As an 'Outstanding' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice. Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish. This is an exciting opportunity to support families in making safe decisions and plans for their children through a Family Group Conference. This is a key, proven way to strengthen family involvement and relational ways of working to achieve the best outcomes for children when families are experiencing significant problems in their lives. As a Family Group Conference Coordinator, you will facilitate the Family Group Conference, bringing together children’s support networks of family members and friends to find safe solutions. You will need to be experienced in working with Children and Families, able to work independently, and committed to the empowerment of families. This post is fixed-term until March 28. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

• A professional relevant qualification and proven experience working with children and families
• Educated to first-degree level and /or relevant qualification in a relevant field
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing and of relational practice with families including solution-focused and strength-based practice
• Ability to promote and facilitate the participation of children and their families, ensuring their views and needs are central to service delivery and outcomes
• Ability to take a neutral role whilst relating well to children, young people and their families - to mediate, negotiate and promote family-based problem solving
• Have effective communication and active listening skills; the ability to work creatively and flexibly and communicate effectively at all levels with a range of individuals, in a variety of different manners, on complex or legal issues
• Ability to co-ordinate, facilitate and chair complex meetings

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For more information on the role

Please contact Donna Ranchhod 02476 976912

Interview date

Group Assessment Activity - 4th November, 9.30 am to 11 am. Interview slots to be confirmed for 4th-6th November 2026, once candidates have confirmed attendance at the Group Assessment Activity.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies