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Job Description
* Suffolk County Council - Base to be agreed - Hybrid
* £46,670 per annum pro rata if part time
* 37 Hours per week - Flexible working options available
* Permanent
We're 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 Children's Services and with our partner agencies, so that FCGs become integrated within the 'child's journey' at key decision points in the lives of vulnerable children in Suffolk
* develop the scope and vision for the service and ensure FGC's 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 children's 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 don't 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
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're 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 01473 263605 or emailing Caren.Russell@suffolk.gov.uk.
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 emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. 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.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:
* up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
* membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
* performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
* training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
* a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
* diverse and active staff networks
* flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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