In this role, you will be responsible for working across Kirklees to bring together family networks to hold Family Group Conferences with the aim of supporting them to develop their own solutions in circumstances where there are safeguarding concerns.
Working restoratively, we develop effective working relationships to deliver coordinated support to Children, Young people and their Families keeping the child's voice at the centre.
You will need to ensure the service is delivered in line with the principles that underpin the Family Group Conferencing model (FGC) and build effective professional relationships with Children's Social Care and Early Support services in order to develop and embed a high quality, effective Family Group Conferencing Service across Kirklees.
If you are interested in this area of work and have the following skills, then this could be the ideal development opportunity for you:
* Knowledge and understanding of the role of others agencies/agencies who work with children and families
* NVQ/Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Health, Social Care or Youth
* Understanding of child development and issues facing young people
* Ability to establish a good working relationship with referrers and communicate with all family members including children and young people enabling them to take an active part in the FGC process and able to provide professional advice, training and consultancy to staff
* A good level of IT skills and the use or related systems to record, update and provide information and reports.
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.