Family Group Descision Making Facilitator

Do you agree that decisions that affect a whole family should be made with the whole family? Do you believe that families should be partners in safety planning? If so, then you may be interested in an exciting opportunity to join the expanding Family Group Decision Making Service in Birmingham Children's Trust. The Family Group Connections Service (FGC) puts families at the heart of making safe decisions and plans for children that are at risk of being taken into care by delivering high quality Family Group Decision Making Meetings. Children and young people are involved along with their wider family network and often supported by an advocate from outside the family. Together, a plan is agreed by all those involved, and families agree to meet again to assess how well the plan is going and make the changes necessary to protect children. The position is full-time permanent role. We are ideally looking for a person with FGC experience who is confident working with families in their homes as well as virtually. You will be facilitating FGC's and taking a lead for the city in promoting family led practice. We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting., We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people. We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development. Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all. Safeguarding At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.

• A social care qualification or, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant field such as teaching, mediation, youth work (etc.) (If relying on Social Work qualification you will be required to be registered with General Social Care Council)., A sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing, Family network meetings, child protection practice and childcare legislation and understanding of the role of other agencies / professionals who work with children and families.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience of working with children and their families from a wide range of backgrounds, including families in crisis.
• Experience of organising and leading meetings both face to face and remotely and an ability to manage any tensions or conflict., Ability to work independently, in an organised way using initiative, being self-motivated, creative and open minded.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a good level of computer literacy.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and to be able to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day.
• You will need to have basic IT proficiency in IT - Microsoft Word, sending emails, utilising Microsoft Teams and downloading documents.
  
  Help us to change children and young people's lives!
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.


• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health, Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.