At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver and moderate Family Group Conference sessions, ensuring children's best interests.
- Company: Join Bolton's Family Help Service, dedicated to supporting children and families.
- Benefits: Salary ranges from £38,220 to £41,771 plus an Essential Car User Allowance.
- Other info: Evening and weekend work is necessary to meet service needs.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on families through restorative approaches and decision-making.
- Qualifications: Minimum level 4 qualification in Child Development or Health and Social Care required.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 43607 £ per year.
Salary and Contract Grade H SCP 27 £38,220 – SCP 31 £41,771 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963 pa and 7% role enhancement. Contract: 2 Permanent positions, 37 hours per week.
Key Requirements
- Essential: Driving Licence, DBS clearance.
- Essential Qualification: Minimum level 4 qualification in a relevant subject such as Child Development, Health and Social Care.
The Role
The Family Group Conference (FGC) Worker will deliver and support the Family Group Conference approach within the Family Help Service. Responsibilities include:
- Delivering and moderating Family Group Conference sessions with children and families, ensuring meetings are organised in the best interests of children.
- Supporting the embedding of a wider Family Network approach.
This role requires evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the service.
About You
- Passionate and experienced worker with an understanding of working with children and families.
- Experience of Family Group Decision‑Making, Family Group Conference and Family Network approaches in practice.
- Experience utilising restorative approaches with families and integrated working with Children’s Services.
- Team player who uses initiative and embraces creative, strengths‑based approaches.
Application
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. If using AI as a reasonable adjustment, please give a brief explanation. Please include in your CV and covering letter a specific reference to the job description and person specification and demonstrate:
- Your working knowledge and experience of delivering Family Group Conferences and Family Network approaches.
- Your experience of complex case work with children, young people and families, including escalation thresholds, Child Protection Investigations, and Looked After Children planning.
- Your in depth understanding of restorative approaches and how they apply to family‑led, solution‑focused interventions.
Interviews will be held 29th July.
Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. DBS clearance is required and the post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Further Information
For further questions, contact Amy Udall (amy.udall@bolton.gov.uk).
Family Group Conference Worker in Bolton employer: Boroughwide
Bolton's Family Help Service offers a competitive salary and essential car user allowance. The team is committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and promoting family-led solutions. Located in Bolton, this role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
