Family Group Conference Convener x 3

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: PO1/PO2 £41,133 - £45,750

Contract Type: 1 x Full-time and Permanent, 1 x Full-time Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

Working hours per week: 36 hours

Application Deadline: 3rd August 2026

Proposed Interview Date(s): Week commencing 12th Aug 2026

Reference: 2211

About Us:

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.

We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.

The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email [email protected] so we can arrange an alternative application method.

About the role:

We are delighted to announce an opportunity for the role of Family Group Conference (FGC) Practitioner within the Family Group Decision-Making Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Practitioner to develop their skills in family-led decision making and restorative practice, supporting children, young people and their families to identify solutions and develop sustainable plans that promote safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

As an FGC Practitioner, you will arrange, coordinate and facilitate Family Group Conferences and Reviews, working alongside children, families, wider family networks and professionals. You will support families to develop and implement their own plans, ensuring that children's voices remain central to the process and that plans are developed in line with Family Rights Group principles and protocols.

Working within Waltham Forest's strengths-based practice model, you will build relationships with compassion, curiosity, collaboration, responsibility and creativity. You will also hold a caseload and provide advice and guidance throughout the Family Group Conference process, working closely with Children's Social Care and partner agencies.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience of working with children, young people and families within community-based services

• Strong understanding of Family Group Conferences, strengths-based and solution-focused practice

• Experience of engaging and motivating children, families and professionals from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to facilitate groups, manage complex family dynamics and build effective relationships

• Knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and relevant legislation relating to children and families

• Experience of assessing and managing risk, making sound professional judgements and escalating concerns appropriately

• Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills

• Commitment to culturally responsive, anti-discriminatory and relational practice

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet service deadlines

There will be two full-time permanent positions and one full-time fixed term (1 year) position. The fixed-term position is providing maternity cover, anticipated to last for 12 months. However, applicants should be aware that the duration of the contract may be subject to change. In the event that the employee currently on maternity leave decides to return to work earlier than originally indicated, the contract may be terminated with appropriate notice in accordance with the terms of employment.

We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship.

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