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Family Group Conference Facilitator
| Posting date: | 15 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Manchester City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ID:5629 |
Summary
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full time / Temporary
Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance
Closing Date: 29 April 2025
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.
Qualification - Diploma Level III Caring for Children and Young People (equivalent or above).
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
About The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Family Group Conference team as Family Group Conference Facilitator based at Alonzi House.
Family Group Conference offers families who are experiencing difficulties the opportunity to come together with their wider support network to devise a support plan which will improve the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people. The FGC model aims to empower families to improve their own situations and lead on their own changes. Family Group Conference aims to reduce the identified risks and enable families to continue to care for their children.
The FGC Facilitators engages parents/carers, the children and the family’s support network in the FGC process prior to facilitating an FGC where the Family plan will be created.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Joanne Cochrane, at 07828455521 and joanne.cochrane@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
Contract Type: Full time / Temporary
Additional Payments: Essential car user allowance
Closing Date: 29 April 2025
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.
Qualification - Diploma Level III Caring for Children and Young People (equivalent or above).
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
About The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Family Group Conference team as Family Group Conference Facilitator based at Alonzi House.
Family Group Conference offers families who are experiencing difficulties the opportunity to come together with their wider support network to devise a support plan which will improve the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people. The FGC model aims to empower families to improve their own situations and lead on their own changes. Family Group Conference aims to reduce the identified risks and enable families to continue to care for their children.
The FGC Facilitators engages parents/carers, the children and the family’s support network in the FGC process prior to facilitating an FGC where the Family plan will be created.
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Joanne Cochrane, at 07828455521 and joanne.cochrane@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
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