Family Group Decision Making Worker
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,597 to £35,412 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Boston, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Family Group Decision Making Worker to join our countywide service in Lincolnshire, covering the Boston locality. This is a full-time, permanent position within a high-performing team that is part of the core offer in Family Help, Family assessment Support Teams (FAST), Children in Care (CiC) Teams, and Leaving Care.
As a Family Group Decision Making Worker, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating strengths-based, family-led meetings that empower families to create their own plans for the safety and well-being of their children. You will coordinate and lead the Family Group Decision Making process, which includes:
Planning Phase: Engaging with family network members to explore their capacity to support the child and family.
Family Meeting Phase: Creating a safe and inclusive space for families, friends, and professionals to collaboratively develop a sustainable, family-led plan.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that values innovation, collaboration, and family empowerment. You will be part of a team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families through restorative and relational approaches.
What you’ll be doing as a – Family Group Decision Making Worker
As a Family Group Decision Making Worker, your role is to act as an impartial facilitator for families who need to create a plan for the safety and well-being of their children. Your primary responsibility is to bring together the family's network—including parents, children, grandparents, and other trusted relatives or friends—along with relevant professionals like Social Workers, Early Help Workers, and External Partners. You will guide this group through a structured process that enables them to have a private, uninterrupted discussion where they can identify their own strengths and resources. The goal is for the family to design and agree upon a plan that addresses any concerns and ensures the children are safe, supported, and cared for.
You are responsible for the entire Family Group Decision Making process, from the initial referral to the final plan. This includes preparing the family by explaining the process and helping them invite key members. During the meeting, you ensure that every family member's voice is heard and that the conversation remains constructive. Your role is not to make decisions for the family but to empower them to find their own solutions. Once the plan is created, you will document it and provide a copy to all participants. Ultimately, your work is about strengthening family bonds and helping them build a sustainable support network that can continue to function long after your involvement ends.
What We're Looking For
Educated to degree level, NVQ Level Four or equivalent and with demonstrable ability to convene and chair emotive meetings in a constructive manner to achieve positive outcomes.
Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and of current social care practice and child protection procedures.
Demonstrable ability to work with families and statutory and voluntary agencies.
Knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.
A clear understanding of and ability to ensure the delivery of services within an equal opportunities’ framework.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including good communication skills with children and young people and excellent report writing skills.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
Further details about the rewards and benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council can be found here: rewards and benefits.
Contact us to find out more about this role
Please note interviews will be held on 19th December.
If you would like to reach out to discuss this role, and have read the job description, please reach out to Liam Bramall or Kim Lyon, Senior Family Group Decision Making Workers to discuss this opportunity further, on the following contact information: Liam Bramall – liam.bramall@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07919166127. Kim Lyon – kim.lyon@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07919013401.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
As a Family Group Decision Making Worker, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating strengths-based, family-led meetings that empower families to create their own plans for the safety and well-being of their children. You will coordinate and lead the Family Group Decision Making process, which includes:
Planning Phase: Engaging with family network members to explore their capacity to support the child and family.
Family Meeting Phase: Creating a safe and inclusive space for families, friends, and professionals to collaboratively develop a sustainable, family-led plan.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that values innovation, collaboration, and family empowerment. You will be part of a team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families through restorative and relational approaches.
What you’ll be doing as a – Family Group Decision Making Worker
As a Family Group Decision Making Worker, your role is to act as an impartial facilitator for families who need to create a plan for the safety and well-being of their children. Your primary responsibility is to bring together the family's network—including parents, children, grandparents, and other trusted relatives or friends—along with relevant professionals like Social Workers, Early Help Workers, and External Partners. You will guide this group through a structured process that enables them to have a private, uninterrupted discussion where they can identify their own strengths and resources. The goal is for the family to design and agree upon a plan that addresses any concerns and ensures the children are safe, supported, and cared for.
You are responsible for the entire Family Group Decision Making process, from the initial referral to the final plan. This includes preparing the family by explaining the process and helping them invite key members. During the meeting, you ensure that every family member's voice is heard and that the conversation remains constructive. Your role is not to make decisions for the family but to empower them to find their own solutions. Once the plan is created, you will document it and provide a copy to all participants. Ultimately, your work is about strengthening family bonds and helping them build a sustainable support network that can continue to function long after your involvement ends.
What We're Looking For
Educated to degree level, NVQ Level Four or equivalent and with demonstrable ability to convene and chair emotive meetings in a constructive manner to achieve positive outcomes.
Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and of current social care practice and child protection procedures.
Demonstrable ability to work with families and statutory and voluntary agencies.
Knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.
A clear understanding of and ability to ensure the delivery of services within an equal opportunities’ framework.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including good communication skills with children and young people and excellent report writing skills.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
Flexible working policies
Career progression opportunities
Further details about the rewards and benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council can be found here: rewards and benefits.
Contact us to find out more about this role
Please note interviews will be held on 19th December.
If you would like to reach out to discuss this role, and have read the job description, please reach out to Liam Bramall or Kim Lyon, Senior Family Group Decision Making Workers to discuss this opportunity further, on the following contact information: Liam Bramall – liam.bramall@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07919166127. Kim Lyon – kim.lyon@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07919013401.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role.
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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