Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator - Families Working Together Team Salary – £29,093 - £32,654 pro rata (Grade 5) Hours - Full time post (37 hours) and a part time post Contract type - Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2026 Would you like the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of people in Wolverhampton? We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with experience of facilitating Family Group Decision Making and Mediation who will strive to improve outcomes for families. The post-holder will work within a team of Family Group Decision Making and Mediation facilitators, in the Families Working Together Team. You will: Work directly with children, young people and their families to promote, strengthen, and develop the potential of parents/carers and their children living together safely to prevent significant harm and/or becoming looked after. Be responsible for the planning, coordination, facilitation, and review of Family Group Conferences and family mediation, responding to the needs of individual families from diverse backgrounds. Contribute to planning, decision making, and practice for children and families within Children’s Services to prevent family breakdown. Conduct Family Group Decision Making and Mediation with families to prevent family breakdown. Adopt a whole family approach to supporting children, young people, and their families on the edge of care and Family Help. Contribute to multi-agency assessments of children and families in need of help and support. Co-work cases with team members, sharing knowledge, and developing learning for all. Work with the wider team to ensure the voice and needs of children and young people are at the forefront of team working. The post holder will be supervised by the Senior Family Group Decision Maker and Mediation Facilitator / Specialist Family Support Manager. You will need to have: NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Education, Health, Social Care, Community Development, or a Diploma in Youth & Community work. Accredited Family Group Conference and Mediation Training or willingness to complete the training. Achievement of English and Maths or equivalent to level 2 of the National Qualification Framework A positive enhanced DBS disclosure As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to undertake a Children's panel interview, a written exercise, and a panel interview. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to fixed, field, or flexible work styles. Some roles are agile, enabling employees to maximize their performance while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Please refer to the Job Description for details on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from all backgrounds because we believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees regardless of offending background. We do not discriminate unfairly based on convictions or information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure. Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application and interview process, please click on this link for more information.