Family Group Conference Coordinator - Untrained, Self-employed

Train to become a Family Group Conference Coordinator

Are you passionate about supporting families and helping them find their own solutions? Would you like to train for a flexible, rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

Daybreak, a registered charity, is looking for new self-employed Independent Coordinators across the South of England. We are offering an opportunity for individuals with relevant experience to train as Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinators and help families tackle challenges, strengthen relationships, and create lasting solutions.

About the Role

Once trained, Coordinators work impartially with families and their support networks to facilitate decision-making, develop secure action plans, and ensure every voice is heard. Whether your background is in education, emergency or frontline services, youth work, social work, or adult welfare, your skills can be invaluable in empowering families. Find out more about Family Group Conferences on our website.

Our services currently operate in Portsmouth, Reading, Bromley, Hackney, and Wiltshire, and we are prioritising applications in these areas. However, we also welcome interest from across the South of England.

Requirements

  • Experience in social care or a role that involves problem-solving in sensitive situations

  • Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports families

  • Strong facilitation skills to bring people together and ensure every voice is heard

  • Openness, honesty, and a compassionate approach

How to become an FGC Coordinator

  1. Learn more about the role by reading our blog

  2. Join one of our FREE online webinar to learn more about the role; if a date isn’t suitable, please contact us.

  3. Complete a self-funded FGC Coordinator training course; the cost of this course is comparable to the fee for supporting just one family.

  4. Apply and interview to join our team.

Key details

  • Fee: £494 fee for the first 6 referrals, then £545 fee thereafter, per completed FGC, plus expenses (£566 for those with full Level 3 Accreditation & 6 initial referrals completed)

  • Working pattern: Flexible to suit your schedule and the needs of each case. This includes a mix of remote work and travel to meet families. We welcome applicants with varying availability - even if you have other commitments, we encourage you to apply.

  • Contract: Independent, Self-employed

  • Training: As a freelance Coordinator, you will be responsible for keeping up to date and funding essential training, including Safeguarding and Data Protection. We offer discounted spaces at our training events and workshops for Coordinators working with us.

  • Enhanced DBS is essential.

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