FGC jobs

This section is available for FGC Network members to advertise any jobs / vacancies which are coming up. (These are not jobs for Family Rights Group therefore please contact the person specified below directly about a position and not Family Rights Group.) If you are a member of our Network and would like to advertise any vacancies relating to Family Group Conferences, please email details to office@frg.org.uk.

Family Group Conference Independent Facilitator

£500 per conference or £15.00 per hour

Hours: unfixed

Post No. FGCC001

The Thurrock Family Group Conference Project is looking for dynamic individuals who are committed to the principles of working in partnership with, and empowerment of, families. A family group conference is a family-led, decision-making meeting which is called when families need to take decisions and make plans to address concerns about the safety, well-being or behaviour of their child. The role of the Family Group Conferences Independent Facilitator is to help the family and those who work with the family to arrange a family group conference. Family Group Conferences Facilitators need to have a proven ability to relate to people in a non-judgemental way. Good communication skills are essential. Knowledge of social services, education, health, youth work would be desirable. Facilitators are self-employed and are paid on a sessional basis. They need to be self-motivated and able to work flexibly. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

• Training and supervision are provided
• Candidates will have to attend an interview and successful applicants will receive a three day accredited training course.

For an initial conversation about the work, role and your experience, please contact: Linda French, FGC Manager on 01375 413661 or Vinny Musters, Joint Commissioning Co-ordinator or 01375 652231. 

A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required for this post. 

Closing Date:  8th August 2008.

For full details on this and other vacancies in the Thurrock area and to apply online please go to: www.thurrock.gov.uk/jobs