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Self-employed Family Group Conference Coordinator (untrained) – Daybreak
KEY DETAILS
- Fee Structure:
- Outside London: £20 per hour for newly qualified Coordinators, rising to £22 per hour following six evidenced FGCs. Payment is capped at 25 hours per referral.
- London Boroughs: £21 per hour for newly qualified Coordinators, rising to £23 per hour following six evidenced FGCs. Payment is capped at 25 hours per referral.
- 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.
- Safer Recruitment: We are committed to safeguarding, and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and two satisfactory references.
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 A FGC COORDINATOR WITH DAYBREAK
- Learn more about the role by reading our blog
- Join an optional FREE online webinar to learn more about the role. Multiple dates available.
- Apply and interview to join our team – see below for recruitment dates.
- Complete a self-funded FGC Coordinator training course; the cost of this course is comparable to the fee for supporting just one family. Payment options are available, please visit our training FAQs for more information. If you need further information or support with payment, please contact us.
We operate regular recruitment and induction waves. Download the full, detailed schedule below.
Our current recruitment wave key dates are as below:
- Application open: 1st October 2025
- Introduction webinars (optional): 14 October, 4pm and 21 October, 4pm – book your place on Eventbrite
- Application close: 24 October 2025
- Interviews, virtual: 10 November 2025
- Next suitable training: 4-day virtual training on 3, 4, 10 and 11 December – other dates available
- Group inductions (once trained and passed all recruitment checks): Starting 5 January 2026
If training or onboarding is delayed at any stage, we will move successful candidates to the next available induction wave. Please see the schedule below for more information.
START NOW
- We have families waiting for support – start your journey today! Join one of our FREE webinars to learn more.
- Download the Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form below. View the recruitment schedule below – this will be updated in due course with future dates.
- For more information, visit www.daybreakfgc.org.uk or contact us at headoffice@daybreakfgc.org.uk if you have any questions.
- If you are already trained, apply here.
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