Family Group Conference And Lifelong Links Coordinator
2 days ago
Job Description 🌟 Join Our Team as a Family Group Conference & Lifelong Links Coordinator Initial 3-month contract | 30 hours per week Based in County Durham Are you passionate about helping young people build strong, lasting networks of support? Do you believe in the power of family, relationships and community to transform futures? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Durham’s Family Group Conference Service is offering an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as we deliver an innovative Lifelong Links programme—funded by the Department for Education until March 2025. This unique role focuses on supporting young people in our care as they approach adulthood, helping them to reconnect with the people who matter most and preparing them for a confident transition into independent living. What You’ll Do Work directly with young people to explore their family and support networks. Lead on organising and facilitating Lifelong Links Family Group Conferences. Bring families, friends and professionals together to create meaningful, future‑focused support plans. Provide mediation and restorative interventions to rebuild positive relationships. Support the wider Supporting Solutions Service by contributing to crisis response and helping prevent placement breakdowns. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people approaching independence. About the Role This is a varied, rewarding position that combines direct work with young people, family engagement, multi‑agency collaboration and crisis intervention. You’ll need to be confident working flexibly, managing complex situations and supporting young people with empathy and resilience. Travel is essential, so a car, valid UK driving licence and business insurance are required. The role is primarily Monday–Friday, with some evening and weekend work. This post requires an Enhanced DBS. About You Has significant, recent experience of delivering Family Group Conferences. Is experienced in direct work with young people and their families. Brings a caring, non‑judgemental and empowering approach to every interaction. Is resilient, flexible, creative and passionate about helping young people thrive. Works well under pressure and is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Why Join Us? 🌱 You’ll be part of a supportive, values‑driven team within Durham’s Children and Young people’s Services—working in a role where your skills, compassion and creativity genuinely make a difference to the lives of young people and their families. Interested? To express interest or request more information, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or… Benefits You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of the market. We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country. We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email. We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week. At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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North East, United Kingdom Pertemps Social Care Full timeA recruitment agency is seeking a Family Group Conference and Lifelong Links Co-ordinator in Durham. The role requires experience in social work and a valid driving license. Your responsibilities will include working with county services to keep families together, with some travel required. This role offers a pay rate of £19.67 to £22.85 per hour. Flexible...
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North East, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full timeA social services organization is seeking a Family Group Conference & Lifelong Links Coordinator in County Durham. This role offers an opportunity to support young people in building meaningful relationships, preparing them for independent living. Responsibilities include leading Family Group Conferences and collaborating with partner agencies. Ideal...
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