Family Group Decision Making Worker

Job Introduction

Job Title: Family Group Decision Making Worker

Contract Type: Fixed term or secondment basis for the period of 12-months

Hours: 37 hours 

Pay: £33,673-£36,581

Closing date: 20th September 2026

Interviews: 5th October 2026

Overview of Service 

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Worker to join our countywide service on a fixed term or secondment basis for the period of 12-months  in Lincolnshire, covering the East Lindsey 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.

 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.

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.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are attached.

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's 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.

On occasion we receive significantlymore applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstanceswe reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise youto apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing datebe brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submittedit is final and cannot be amended. Ifyou withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be ableto submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issuewith your submitted application, please contactrecruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced newways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominatedcontractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work basewhen necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working willbe discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technologyplatform and equipment is very good enabling youto connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and wewill discuss during the recruitment process if support with this isneeded.

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.