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

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 option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.