Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. *

Family Group Conferencing Team Leader

Children’s Services are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to lead our Family Group Conferencing (FGC) team. Family Group Conferencing is founded on the principle that children thrive best when they grow up within their own families and communities. We believe families themselves are best placed to identify how they can be supported to achieve this. By promoting family-led decision-making, we aim to reduce the need for statutory intervention and empower families to make sustainable changes to their lives.

About the Role:

As our FGC Team Leader, you will oversee the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the FGC service, managing a skilled team of FGC coordinators. Working closely with practitioners in Early Help and Children’s Social Care, ensuring the voices of children, young people, and families are heard and acted upon.

You will contribute to the development and review of FGC policies and procedures, using data and feedback to monitor service effectiveness and drive improvements. You will foster a culture of respect, partnership, and inclusion, enabling families to develop their own solutions and access the support they need.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of Family Group Conferencing and its ethos, with proven experience in this field.

The successful candidate will have management experience within safeguarding, whether in early help or statutory services, with knowledge of current systems and processes within Wirral Children’s Services.

Above all, you will be committed to empowering families and achieving positive outcomes for children.

For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact Emma Meaney via email at emmameaney@wirral.gov.uk

As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we’re passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

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It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

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