Family Group Conference Coordinator

Family Group Conference Coordinator, Rochdale
Pay rate, £20.10 per hour  
Job Purpose: -
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Group Coordinator post within Rochdale’s Children’s Services. We are an established team and provide independent Family Group Conferencing facilitation for families within Rochdale. You will have experience of working with children and families and will be used to working in partnership with other agencies and have experience in facilitating and contributing to statutory/family meetings as part of a wider Children’s Services/Early Help plan.
You will liaise with social workers, families, and other professionals to arrange and facilitate a Family Group Conference (FGC). You will have excellent communication skills to motivate and encourage vulnerable children and families who are experiencing multiple difficulties ensuring that they are inclusive partners in the decision-making process impacting on their lives now and in the future. You will empower them to find their own safe sustainable solutions and help identify extra support and resources to bring about sustainable change.
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.
Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@thetalentcrowd.com for more information.
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