Team Manager - Family Group Conference Service
Team Manager - Family Group Conference Service
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Base to be agreed - Hybrid
- 46670 per annum pro rata if part time
- 37 Hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
Were passionate about improving the future for our families our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as a Family Group Conference Service Team Manager and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- champion the rights of children and families to have their voices heard and to be part of their own solutions and safety planning with the child remaining at the centre of decision making
- develop a new FGC offer in Suffolk including the recruitment and management of Family Group Conference Coordinators and manage referrals into the FGC Service and lead work allocation
- champion FGC and its key principles within Childrens Services and with our partner agencies so that FCGs become integrated within the childs journey at key decision points in the lives of vulnerable children in Suffolk
- develop the scope and vision for the service and ensure FGCs are used as an effective preventative service
- establish and ensure performance management data is recorded monitored and reported using appropriate systems and develop monitoring systems to capture and evaluate service user feedback to inform future service development
- work closely with frontline childrens teams to deliver integrated support and support the upskilling of wider teams (not formal training) to deepen their knowledge of family networks and family group decision making.
You will need
- Commitment to the FGC model and principles
- Experience leading teams and delivering services for children
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management
- Strong written verbal and interpersonal skills for working with families and stakeholders
- Cultural competence and understanding of diverse identities
- Understanding of statutory safeguarding frameworks
- Creative solution-focused problem-solving abilities.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Family Group Conference Service within Suffolk County Council following the criteria set out by the Department for Education as part of the Family First Partnership Programme.
The team will be led by a County Safeguarding Manager and will comprise of a Team Manager six Family Group Conference Coordinators grade 5 and dedicated business support staff. Together we will deliver a high-quality service that supports families to develop their own solutions to challenges promoting sustainable and meaningful outcomes.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Caren Russell she/her for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
1. How have you promoted or implemented family-led decision-making approaches in your work What impact did this have on outcomes for children and families
2. Tell us about a situation where you had to manage a safeguarding concern or significant risk. What steps did you take and what was the outcome
3. Describe a time when you had to influence others to adopt a new way of working or policy. How did you approach this and what was the result
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 27 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
