Location
Romford

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 5 - £35,520 to £38,739 per annum

About the Role
The vision for our People directorate is ‘Supporting our residents to stay safe and well’. We are committed to helping Havering’s children and families lead happy, healthy lives by ensuring every child has equal opportunities to thrive, access high-quality education, and enjoy a stable and happy home.

As a Family Group Conference Coordinator within the Starting Well, Early Help & Targeted Family Support service, you will lead and facilitate Family Group Conferences and reviews, empowering families from diverse backgrounds to make positive decisions for their children. You will work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to prepare, support, and guide everyone through the Family Group Conferencing process.

Your responsibilities will include planning, coordinating, and evaluating conferences to ensure every child’s voice is heard and outcomes are improved. You will contribute to service development, helping shape Havering’s Family Group Conferencing Service and the implementation of Family Group Decision Making across the Directorate. The role requires flexibility to work both inside and outside the borough, sometimes outside normal office hours, to meet the needs of families.

Experience
- At least 3 years’ experience working with children and families in a relevant setting.

About you
- Passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage complex family dynamics.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
- Confidence to work independently, including lone working in family homes and community settings.

Qualifications
- Professional qualification in health, education, social care, or a related field.
- Family Group Conference qualification or willingness to undertake training.