Senior FGDM Practitioner – Flexible, Fixed-Term

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) service in Edinburgh for 12 months. You will lead and chair FGDM meetings, ensuring families’ voices are central in planning for their children, and work to develop the service.

As an eligible Social Worker, you may pursue FGDM accreditation through Robert Gordon University. The role includes emphasis on continuous improvement and safeguarding, with PVG checks and

Qualifications

• FGDM is a family-led decision-making process empowering families to contribute to decisions affecting children.
• Edinburgh FGDM service is large and innovative; 12-month temporary Advanced Practitioner role.
• Role includes convening and chairing FGDM meetings and improving service quality.

Responsibilities

• Convene and hold Family Group Decision Making meetings, ensuring families and networks are central to decisions.
• Develop the service and focus on continuous improvement and high standards of family group meetings.
• Pursue FGDM accreditation via Robert Gordon University if not already accredited.
• Subject to PVG Scheme checks and overseas criminal record check where applicable.

Skills

FGDM

Social Work

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) service in Edinburgh for 12 months. You will lead and chair FGDM meetings, ensuring families’ voices are central in planning for their children, and work to develop the service.

As an eligible Social Worker, you may pursue FGDM accreditation through Robert Gordon University. The role includes emphasis on continuous improvement and safeguarding, with PVG checks and