Family Group Conference Facilitator

Family Group Conference Facilitator (Ref: TBC)

Salary £32,061 - £34,434 per annum Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time

Categories Social Care - Children Service
Directorate N/A Published Date 08/04/2026 Closing Date 20/04/2026

Our Children's Services is rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and we are ambitious and excited for the next stage of our development.

We are an established team and provide independent Family Group Conferencing facilitation for families within Darlington Borough Council.

You will have experience of working with children and families and will be used to working in partnership with other agencies and are confident in facilitating family led meetings both virtually and in person. Within Darlington Borough Council, Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are at the heart of our restorative approach to supporting families when there is an identified need for support or safeguarding issues. Family Group Conferences aim to help families develop their own solutions to the difficulties they are facing.

As a children's service you will be child focussed and develop imaginative and creative ways to support children and young people to participate in their conference ensuring that their wishes and feelings are listened to and acted upon. You will need to be organised, adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of families and the service, and able to prioritise your caseload.

This post offers a flexible, blended approach to home and office working.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions


• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes


• Staff equality forums


• Green Car Leasing Scheme


• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development


• Physiotherapy service


• Confidential counselling service


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts


• Local and National retailer discounts


• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings


• Arriva Employee Travel Club

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List check and re-checking from time to time in line with the Council's policy.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.