Job Introduction
Family Group Conference Team Manager
Salary: PO3/PO4 - £42,839.00 - £49,282.00
Permanent, 37 hours per week x 2 posts
Base is to be within the Bradford district.
Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it’s geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.
We are fully committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
About the Role
Our service is continuing to grow as we further embed Family Group Decision Making at the heart of our practice with families and increase our Family Group Conference offer for families. We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to manage a Family Group Conferencing (FGC) team.
As the FGC Team Manager, you will be oversee a team of Family Group Conference Coordinators and ensure the service delivers meaningful, child‑centred outcomes for families. You will provide strong leadership and champion the use of Family Group Conferences across the Trust. You will support and contribute to the development of and vision for the service and ensure that Family Group Conferences are used to strengthen family involvement and relational ways of working with families, to safely achieve best outcomes for children.
Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.
Our strategic vision and values https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-values/ are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.
You’ll also:
- Ensure effective leadership, management and supervision of the FGC coordinators and any other relevant staff in the team.
- Provide high quality leadership and direction to FGC staff, setting out the team goals and plan and making it clear how they support the fundamental purpose and contribute to the wider Trust’s values, strategies and plans.
- Ensure that requests for FGC’s are allocated among the coordinators in a timely manner.
- Use both qualitative and quantitative data to produce regular performance reports, evaluating the effectiveness of the FGC Service and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will make evidence‑based recommendations for change and take responsibility for driving actions that improve practice standards and service outcomes.
- Ensure that all agencies involved in FGC work are aware of their responsibilities in relation to information sharing, facilitate safe and secure information exchange and provide support and challenge where any information sharing difficulties arise.
- Be proactive in employee development activities including regular supervision and appraisal to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A relevant professional, academic or management qualification minimum NVQ Level 5 and/or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and evidence of on-going training and CDP.
- Minimum two years’ experience of working in a relevant role is desirable and as is experience of working in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- To have completed Family Group Conference facilitator training through an accredited organisation. Experience
- To have substantial and recent experience of managing staff and/or students working directly with children and families, building trust and establishing relationships
- Experience of liaising with other professionals and working as a part of multi-agency groups.
- Experience of managing, motivating and empowering staff to achieve improvement.
- To be able to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required by the needs of the service.
- To have a useable car available at all times or as advised by the line manager. The post is designated Casual Class 1 Car User status for the better performance of the duties for which the HMRC rate is payable.
You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance, including:
- Generous Employer Contributions in a Local Government Pension Scheme
- Competitive salary and pay progression structure.
- Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay
- Supportive carer and parental policies
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services
- Supportive staff networks
- Access to Blue Light Card Discounts
- Professional development/support
- Career Progression
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Social Worker Registration Fees paid
- Flexible Working/Hybrid options subject to service need
For full details of our benefits, please see the attached ‘Our Benefits’ brochure.
Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Jo Else (Service Manager), jo.else@bradfordcft.org.uk or call on 07890 971289
Closing Date: 5 July 2026
Interviews: From 13 July 26
