Family Group Conferencing Co-ordinator

Sefton Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking a part-time Coordinator for Family Group Conferencing to support families, social workers and partner agencies in creating safe and sustainable plans for children.

You will manage a busy caseload with careful planning, prepare and follow up conferences, and build respectful relationships to encourage meaningful participation.

The role requires professionalism, independence and a commitment to high standards of practice and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and facilitating Family Group Conferences, ensuring the FGC model and principles are upheld
• Building strong, respectful relationships with families and professionals to support meaningful participation
• Managing a caseload effectively, including planning, preparation and follow-up of conferences
• Supporting families to identify strengths, networks, and solutions to keep children safe
• Maintaining accurate and timely records, with strong attention to detail
• Handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism
• Working independently while also contributing positively to a supportive team environment
• Empowering families and maintaining high standards of practice in this role

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Hours: 22 hours per week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Closing Date: 19/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CSC/26/345360

About the Role

• This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Family Group Conferencing Service. As a Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in ensuring families are fully supported, well-prepared, and able to come together to create safe and sustainable plans for their children. You will be a key point of contact for families, social workers, and partner agencies, managing a varied and fast-paced workload with professionalism, independence, and confidence.
• You will work closely with the wider service and children's social care teams, requiring someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs, and takes an organised approach to managing competing priorities.
• The key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating and facilitating Family Group Conferences, ensuring the FGC model and principles are upheld
• Building strong, respectful relationships with families and professionals to support meaningful participation
• Managing a caseload effectively, including planning, preparation and follow-up of conferences
• Supporting families to identify strengths, networks, and solutions to keep children safe
• Maintaining accurate and timely records, with strong attention to detail
• Handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism
• Working independently while also contributing positively to a supportive team environment
• This role suits someone who is passionate about empowering families, committed to maintaining high standards of practice, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for children and their networks.

Please see Appendix A for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is 19 th October 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Week of 2nd November 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.