Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolverhampton City Council is advertising a Permanent Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator within the Families Working Together Team. The role is 37 hours per week with a salary of £31,015 - £34,811 (Grade 5).

You will work with children, young people and families to promote safety, coordinate Family Group Conferences and mediation, contribute to planning and multi-agency assessments, and ensure the voice of children stays at the heart of practice. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Education, Health or Social Care, Community Development or Diploma in Youth & Community work.
• Accredited Family Group Conference and Mediation Trained or willing to complete the training.
• English and Maths or equivalent to level 2 of the National Qualification Framework.
• A positive enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, young people and families to promote and develop potential of parents/carers and children living together safely.
• Plan, co-ordinate, facilitate and review Family Group Conferences and family mediation to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to planning, decision making and practice for Children’s Services to prevent family breakdown.
• Conduct Family Group Decision Making and Mediation to prevent family breakdown.
• Adopt a whole family approach to supporting children and families on the edge of care and Family Help.
• Contribute to multi-agency assessments of children and families in need of help and support.
• Co-work cases with team members and share knowledge to develop learning for all.
• Ensure the voice of children and young people stays at the fore front of team working.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

DBS check

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator - Families Working Together Team

Salary – £31,015 - £34,811 (Grade 5)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - Permanent

A DBS check will be required for this role

Would you like the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of people in Wolverhampton?

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with experience of facilitating Family Group Decision Making and Mediation who will strive to improve outcomes for families.

The post-holder will work within a team of Family Group Decision Making and Mediation facilitators, in the Families Working Together Team.

You will:

• Work directly with children, young people and their families in order to promote, strengthen and to develop the potential of parents/carers and their children living together safely in order to prevent children suffering significant harm and/or becoming looked after.
• Be responsible for the planning, co-ordination, facilitation and review of Family Group Conferences and family mediation in a way that responds appropriately to the needs of the individual families from a diversity of backgrounds.
• Contribute to planning, decision making and practice for children and families within Children’s Services in order to prevent family breakdown.
• Conduct Family Group Decision Making and Mediation with families with the aim of preventing family breakdown.
• Adopt a whole family approach to supporting children, young people and their families on the edge of care and Family Help.
• Contribute to multi-agency assessments of children and families in need of help and support.
• Co-work cases with members of the team and take responsibility as part of that process for sharing knowledge and developing learning for all.
• Work with the wider team in ensuring the voice and needs of children and young people are at the fore front of team working.

The post holder will be supervised by - Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator / Specialist Family Support Manager.

You will need to have:

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent e.g. in Education, Health or Social Care, Community Development or Diploma in Youth & Community work.
• Accredited Family Group Conference and Mediation Trained or willing to complete the training.
• The achievement of English and Maths or equivalent to level 2 of the National Qualification Framework
• A positive enhanced DBS disclosure

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to undertake:

• A panel interview

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

Attached documents

Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator jdps.pdf