Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation

2 weeks ago

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom City of Wolverhampton Council Full time

Job Introduction
**Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator**

**Families Working Together Team**

**Salary - £33,945 - £38,223 (Grade 6)**

**Hours - 37 hours per week**

**Contact type - Fixed Term 12 Month Contract**

**Would you like the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of people in Wolverhampton?**

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with experience of facilitating Family Group Decision Making and Mediation who will strive to improve outcomes for families.

The post-holder will work within a team of Family Group Decision Making and Mediation facilitators, in the Families Working Together Team.

The Senior Family Group Decision Maker/ Mediation facilitator will carry out complex case management and supervisory functions within the Family Group Decision Making/Mediation Team; with the aim of preventing family breakdown and support Social Workers in holding effective family meetings.

**You will**:

- Manage a small complex caseload, work directly with children, young people and their families in order to promote, strengthen and to develop the potential of parents/carers and their children living together safely in order to prevent children suffering significant harm and/or becoming looked after.
- Be responsible for the planning, co-ordination, facilitation and review of Family Group Conferences and family mediation in a way that responds appropriately to the needs of the individual families from a diversity of backgrounds.
- Contribute to planning, decision making and practice for children and families within Children’s Services in order to prevent family breakdown.
- Undertake a supporting role within the team for the coordination of individual and team performance to ensure that services are delivered in accordance with statutory duties and quality standards, performance measures and indicators.
- Provide direct line management including supervision and appraisals/professional conversations to an agreed cohort of team members.
- Co-work cases with less experienced members of the team and to take responsibility as part of that process for sharing knowledge and developing their learning.
- Work with the Specialist Family Support Manager in ensuring the voice and needs of children and young people are at the fore front of team working.

**You will need to have**:

- NVQ level 3 or equivalent e.g. in Education, Health or Social Care, Community Development or Diploma in Youth & Community work.
- Accredited Family Group Conference and Mediation Trained or willing to complete the training.
- The achievement of English and Maths or equivalent to level 2 of the National Qualification Framework
- A positive enhanced DBS disclosure

**Our working arrangements**

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocation where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click **here**.

**Diversity**

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums **here**

**Recruitment of Ex-Offenders**

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suit

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