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Sandwell Children's Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Generous leave

LGPS pension

Career progression

Learning & Development

Job summary

Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking an experienced leader to drive the development and implementation of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) across Sandwell as part of national reforms in children’s social care.

You will lead strategic development of the FGDM model, embedding family-led approaches that promote safety, strengthen family relationships and reduce statutory intervention where possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and development of Family Group Decision Making across Sandwell.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure FGDM is embedded within Family Help and Children's Social Care services.
• Develop strong multi-agency relationships to promote a whole-family approach and maximise family participation in decision-making.
• Champion strengths-based and relational practice, ensuring children and family networks are at the centre of planning and decision-making.
• Oversee service development, performance and quality assurance for FGDM delivery, and support workforce development.
• Monitor impact and outcomes, using evidence to drive continuous improvement and align practice with Families First reforms.

Job description

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. Our 'Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff., We're seeking an experienced and motivated leader to drive the development and implementation of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) across Sandwell as part of the national reforms in children's social care. This is a critical leadership role focused on ensuring that children, young people and families are supported to identify strengths, make plans, and access support through wider family networks at the earliest opportunity. The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of the FGDM model, embedding family-led approaches that promote safety, strengthen family relationships and reduce the need for statutory intervention wherever possible. Working across the Families First Partnership Programme, you will be responsible for ensuring that FGDM is fully integrated within the local Family Help system and that practice is aligned with the Families First reforms and national expectations. Whilst good progress has already been made, we are looking to recruit someone skilled, knowledgeable and passionate who can continue to drive improvement at pace, champion relational practice and achieve better outcomes for babies, children, young people and their families.,

• Lead the implementation and development of Family Group Decision Making across Sandwell.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure FGDM is effectively embedded within Family Help and Children's Social Care services.
• Develop strong multi-agency relationships to promote a whole-family approach and maximise family participation in decision-making.
• Champion strengths-based and relational practice, ensuring children and family networks are at the centre of planning and decision-making.
• Oversee service development, performance and quality assurance arrangements for FGDM delivery, alongside the Intervention Service Manager Support workforce development and practice improvement, ensuring staff and partners understand and effectively utilise the FGDM model.
• Monitor impact and outcomes, using evidence and learning to drive continuous improvement. Contribute to the successful delivery of the Families First Partnership Programme and national reform agenda. This role requires a confident and experienced leader with a strong commitment to family-led decision making and relational practice. Significant management experience within children's services, early help, family help or statutory social care.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Family Group Decision Making and family-led approaches.
• A strong track record of leading service transformation and delivering practice improvement.
• Experience of working effectively across organisational and partnership boundaries.
• Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• The ability to work strategically whilst maintaining a clear focus on outcomes for children and families.
• Experience of implementing change programmes and embedding new ways of working.
• Working as part of Families First programme team, come and join an enthusiastic team with the passion and drive to improve outcomes for children in Sandwell.
• This is a fast-paced and rewarding area of work, with a significant focus on implementing the Families First reforms ahead of April 2027. When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family…they have #ComeHomeToSandwell. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family.

At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high performing, forward thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need.

With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust.

Working for us There are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development. Our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust sets us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team. Please visit the Sandwell Deal and our 12 reasons via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk, Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12^th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our families have high aspirations and where we pride ourselves on equality of opportunity and our adaptability and resilience.

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 Bank Holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• We provide competitive expenses for both mileage (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
• Flexible working patterns that suit you and all of our roles have well-defined career progression.
• Access to our Learning & Development portal offering virtual training programmes, learning & development info bursts, learning events and much more.
• The latest technology enabling more effective and streamlined working.
• Detailed and effective appraisals to strengthen your practice.
• Access to a range of family friendly policies.

Benefits & Rewards

• Up to £6,500 re-location package
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
• The opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Your birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, this is a nationwide career average scheme with employer contributions of 21.6%.
• We recognise individual loyalty with service awards from 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
• 24/7 access to free and confidential employee counselling service
• Access to a range of discounts on products and services
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes and technology.
• Refer a friend scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and forums
• Discounted gym membership
• Eye care vouchers