Family Group Decision Making Worker

Job Introduction

Role: Family Group Decision Making Worker

Hours: 37 hours 

Scale: G7

Pay: £32,597-£35,412

Overview of Service 

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Worker to join our countywide service in Lincolnshire, covering the Boston locality. This is a full-time, permanent position within a high-performing team that is part of the core offer in Family Help, Family assessment Support Teams (FAST), Children in Care (CiC) Teams, and Leaving Care.

As an FGDM Worker, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating strengths-based, family-led meetings that empower families to create their own plans for the safety and well-being of their children. You will coordinate and lead the FGDM process, which includes:

• Planning Phase: Engaging with family network members to explore their capacity to support the child and family.
• Family Meeting Phase: Creating a safe and inclusive space for families, friends, and professionals to collaboratively develop a sustainable, family-led plan.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service that values innovation, collaboration, and family empowerment. You will be part of a team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families through restorative and relational approaches.

What you’ll be doing as an – Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Worker

As an FGDM Worker, your role is to act as an impartial facilitator for families who need to create a plan for the safety and well-being of their children. Your primary responsibility is to bring together the family's network—including parents, children, grandparents, and other trusted relatives or friends—along with relevant professionals like Social Workers, Family Help Workers, and External Partners. You will guide this group through a structured process that enables them to have a private, uninterrupted discussion where they can identify their own strengths and resources. The goal is for the family to design and agree upon a plan that addresses any concerns and ensures the children are safe, supported, and cared for.

You are responsible for the entire FGDM process, from the initial referral to the final plan. This includes preparing the family by explaining the process and helping them invite key members. During the meeting, you ensure that every family member's voice is heard and that the conversation remains constructive. Your role is not to make decisions for the family but to empower them to find their own solutions. Once the plan is created, you will document it and provide a copy to all participants. Ultimately, your work is about strengthening family bonds and helping them build a sustainable support network that can continue to function long after your involvement ends.

What We're Looking For

• Educated to degree level, NVQ Level Four or equivalent and with demonstrable ability to convene and chair emotive meetings in a constructive manner to achieve positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and of current social care practice and child protection procedures.
• Demonstrable ability to work with families and statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.
• A clear understanding of and ability to ensure the delivery of services within an equal opportunities’ framework.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including good communication skills with children and young people and excellent report writing skills.

Contact us to find out more about this role  

If you would like to reach out to discuss this role, and have read the job description, please reach out to Liam Bramall or Kim Lyon, Senior Family Group Decision Making Worker to discuss this opportunity further, on the following contact information:

Liam Bramall – liam.bramall@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07919166127.

Kim Lyon – kim.lyon@lincolnshire.gov.uk or 07919013401.

Additional things to consider prior to applying:

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.