Family Group Conference Facilitator

Family Group Conference Facilitator Roles with Birmingham Children's Trust

Make a Difference as a Family Group Conference Facilitator.

We are seeking to recruit full-time Family Group Conference Facilitators to join our established, experienced, and friendly team.

As the largest Family Group Conference service in the UK, we work in partnership with vulnerable children and their families. We place families at the heart of making safe decisions and plans for children at risk of being taken into care or to reunify children back to family care by delivering high-quality Family Group Conferences for all families that want one. Children and young people are involved along with their wider family network to contribute and attend their FGCs and are supported by advocates from outside the family. Together, a family plan is agreed upon by all involved, and families meet again to assess progress and make necessary changes to protect children.

The position is full-time. We ideally seek someone with Family Group Conference experience who is confident and resilient when working in partnership with families in their homes, in the community, and virtually where needed.

You will facilitate FGCs and promote family-led practice with other teams and professionals. Therefore, confidence to work on your own initiative and the ability to work independently are required.

At Birmingham Children's Trust, you will receive continuous support, development, and training opportunities to help you reach your full potential in this role.

Equality & Diversity

Birmingham Children's Trust respects and values the individuality of every employee. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us improve for our children and their families.

Birmingham Children's Trust is a Disability Confident Employer.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Birmingham Children's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

Requirements and competencies for this role:

• A social care qualification or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field such as teaching, mediation, youth work, etc. (If relying on a Social Work qualification, registration with the General Social Care Council is required).
• A sound knowledge of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing, child protection practice, childcare legislation, and understanding of the roles of other agencies/professionals working with children and families.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, including families in crisis.
• Experience in organizing and leading meetings both face-to-face and remotely, with the ability to manage tensions or conflicts.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative, being self-motivated, creative, and open-minded.
• Flexible, positive, willing to learn, and capable of communicating effectively with people and families from various backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm in crises and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Good written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and to travel across Birmingham and surrounding areas.
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, email, Microsoft Teams, and downloading documents.
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required for successful candidates.

For an informal discussion, contact Emma Lewis, Family Group Conference Manager, at or call for a friendly chat.

Additional information:

We were rated as 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, highlighting strengths in staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding, and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham. You must reside within a suitable commute distance and have the right to work in the UK. We do not support sponsorship.