Family Group Decision Making Key workers

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of strengthening our family‑led, strengths‑based approach, supporting children and families to develop safe, sustainable plans within their own networks. The role is central to embedding FGDM practice in line with the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2025) and our ongoing service transformation.

• Coordinate and facilitate Family Group Conferences (FGCs) and Family Network Meetings (FNMs)
• Prepare and support children, young people and families to participate meaningfully in decision‑making
• Act as an impartial facilitator, ensuring the child’s voice remains central
• Work collaboratively with professionals across social care, health, education, and partner agencies
• Support the development of robust, family‑led plans that reduce escalation and improve outcomes
• Maintain high‑quality record keeping and timely delivery of plans and outcomes
• Some evening and weekend work will be required

• Have experience working with children and families, particularly in complex or multi‑agency contexts
• Demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and facilitation skills
• Are skilled in engagement, relationship‑building, and restorative practice
• Can work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcome‑focused interventions
• Are committed to equality, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice

• Increasing family involvement in decision‑making
• Supporting early help and prevention of escalation
• Strengthening natural support networks and resilience
• Improving long‑term outcomes for children and families
• Delivering against service priorities and FGDM performance expectations

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full‑time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the…