Role Overview
At Herefordshire Council, we believe families can best identify solutions that keep children safe, supported and thriving. We seek a Family‑Led Decision‑Making Coordinator to bring children, young people, parents and wider family members together to develop sustainable plans and empower families to own decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and families.
- Coordinate and facilitate Family Group Conferences and other family‑led decision‑making meetings.
- Support children and young people to participate in ways that reflect their wishes, feelings and understanding.
- Identify and engage wider family and community networks.
- Help families develop safe, realistic and sustainable plans.
- Facilitate review meetings and support families to reflect on progress and changes needed to move forward.
- Work alongside social workers and partner agencies to embed Family‑Led Decision‑Making across Herefordshire’s Families First journey.
- Maintain high‑quality records and contribute to service learning and quality assurance.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children, young people and families.
- Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage challenging conversations.
- Comfortable working with complex family dynamics while remaining calm, balanced and solution‑focused.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child development and the needs of vulnerable children.
- Experience of multi‑agency working.
- Belief in strengths‑based, restorative and relational approaches.
- Ability to build trust quickly and communicate with warmth, empathy and professionalism.
What This Role Isn’t
- Holding cases.
- Completing statutory assessments.
- Delivering therapeutic intervention.
- Making decisions on behalf of families.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of £32,061 – £36,363 per annum.
- Annual leave: 31 days plus bank holidays; option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
- Flexible working, including possible job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling.
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
- Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts.
EEO / Disability
Applicants who indicate a disability, membership of an armed forces veteran or reservist, or a Herefordshire care leaver, will be given special consideration in accordance with the Disability Confident scheme, Armed Forces Covenant, and other commitments.
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