Family Group Conference Manager

Family Group Conference Manager focuses on provide strategic and operational leadership for family group conferencing, family mediation, and family network meeting services.

What the role involves

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Family Group Conferencing, Family Mediation, and Family Network Meeting services.
• Ensure Family Group Conferences are delivered in accordance with national standards, legislation, and best practice.
• Ensure children, young people, and family members have meaningful participation in planning and decision-making processes.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities remain central to all aspects of service delivery.
• Ensure accurate recording, reporting, and case management practices.
• Ensure services operate within agreed financial frameworks.

Skills and requirements

• Professional Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Extensive knowledge of children's social care legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Family Group Conferencing principles and family-led decision-making approaches.
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families within safeguarding or family support services.

Confirmed role details

• We are working closely with a local authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Family Group Conference Manager, on a 6.5 -months contract, highly likely to be extend.
• £28.98- £38.24 per hour.