Job Description

Salary range: 37,692 - 39,276 p.a. inc. London weighting


Contract: Fixed term (12 months)


Hours of work: 36 hours per week


Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Are you committed to supporting families through innovative and inclusive practice?

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator to join our Family Group Decision Making Team, which sits within our Targeted Prevention Hub. This is a pivotal role in supporting families to make safe and sustainable plans for their children through a strengths-based, family-led decision-making process.


As an FGC Coordinator, you will work independently to facilitate conferences that empower families to take the lead in resolving concerns, reducing risk, and improving outcomes for children and young people. You will be responsible for preparing families, coordinating meetings, and ensuring that the process is inclusive, respectful, and aligned with national FGC standards.


Key Responsibilities


Facilitate Family Group Conferences in line with national standards and Brent's CYPCD Ways of Working. Engage and prepare families, professionals, and wider networks for participation in the FGC process. Ensure the child or young person remains central to the planning and decision-making. Provide advocacy and support to children and families throughout the process. Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and development. Work collaboratively with Family Support and Child Protection Teams, Education, Health, and voluntary sector partners.

The Person

You will be an experienced practitioner with a background in social work, youth work, mediation, or family support. You will have:


A recognised qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in a relevant field. Experience working with families in distress or conflict. Strong facilitation and communication skills. A commitment to anti-racist practice and cultural sensitivity. The ability to work flexibly across Brent and occasionally outside normal working hours

Our Offer to You

In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:


27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service Very generous employer pension contribution Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave Access to affordable parking nearby Access to our Zipcar scheme Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling Season ticket loan for public transport Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
Closing date: 30 November 2025 (23:59)


Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.


We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.


Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.


As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk