Self-employed Family Group Conference Coordinator (trained) – Daybreak

Are you a trained Family Group Conference Coordinator?

Do you want to use your skills to support families, ensuring every member has a voice in decision-making?

Are you looking for a flexible role where your commitment is valued, and you can see the impact you create?

At Daybreak, a registered charity, we are looking for Independent Coordinators to join our team.

We work with a team of self-employed Coordinators across the South of England and are actively seeking trained and experienced Coordinators to help us expand the use of Family Group Conferences (FGCs) and other forms of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM). Our goal is to empower more families to respond to their challenges and create safer, stronger futures.

We welcome compassionate and committed Coordinators who can support families in demonstrating how they can keep each other safe. While FGCs are primarily used in children’s social services, we are working to extend their reach into a broader range of settings or situations. Now is a great time to bring your skills and experience to our growing team.

As a Coordinator, you will work alongside families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal justice and other Adverse Childhood Experience risk factors. Whatever your background, if you have the skills and training to support families in finding a way forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Our services currently operate in Portsmouth, Reading, Bromley, Hackney, and Wiltshire, so we are prioritising applications in these areas. However, we also welcome interest from Coordinators across the South of England to help us reach more families and communities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Full Family Group Conference Coordinator Training
• Experience in social care or a similar role that involves problem-solving in sensitive situations
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports families in moving forward
• Strong facilitation skills, bringing people together and ensuring every voice is heard
• Openness and honesty in all interactions
• A creative and compassionate approach to working with families

Is this role right for you?

• If you enjoy working with children and families, this role is for you.
• If you want to help people have a voice and make positive changes, this role is for you.
• If you find satisfaction in creating safe spaces for families to address challenges, this role is for you.

Applications

We now operate regular recruitment and induction waves. Download the full, detailed schedule below.

Our current recruitment wave is as below:

• Application open: 1st October 2025
• Application close: 24 October 2025
• Interviews, virtual: 10 November 2025
• Group inductions, if trained and passed all recruitment checks: Starting 5th January 2026

If onboarding is delayed at any stage we will move successful candidates to the next available recruitment and induction wave. Please see the schedule below for more information.

If you’re not yet trained, check our alternative listing for guidance on how to become a Family Group Conference Coordinator.

If you have the skills and passion to join one of the leading voluntary sector providers of Family Group Conferences, download the full Job Description & Person Specification and Application Form below. If you have any questions, please contact us at headoffice@daybreakfgc.org.uk.

About the Role

At Daybreak, a registered charity, we are looking for Independent Coordinators to join our team.

We work with a team of self-employed Coordinators across the South of England and are actively seeking trained and experienced Coordinators to help us expand the use of Family Group Conferences (FGCs) and other forms of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM). Our goal is to empower more families to respond to their challenges and create safer, stronger futures.

We welcome compassionate and committed Coordinators who can support families in demonstrating how they can keep each other safe. While FGCs are primarily used in children’s social services, we are working to extend their reach into a broader range of settings or situations. Now is a great time to bring your skills and experience to our growing team.

As a Coordinator, you will work alongside families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal justice and other Adverse Childhood Experience risk factors.

Whatever your background, if you have the skills and training to support families in finding a way forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Our services currently operate in Portsmouth, Reading, Bromley, Hackney, and Wiltshire, so we are prioritising applications in these areas. However, we also welcome interest from Coordinators across the South of England to help us reach more families and communities.

We have families in need of your support; please contact us today.

Requirements:

• Full Family Group Conference Coordinator Training

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

• Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports families in moving forward

• Strong facilitation skills, bringing people together and ensuring every voice is heard

• Openness and honesty in all interactions

• A creative and compassionate approach to working with families

Is this role right for you?

• If you enjoy working with children and families, this role is for you.

• If you want to help people have a voice and make positive changes, this role is for you.

• If you find satisfaction in creating safe spaces for families to address challenges, this role is for you.

Start now

• We have families waiting for support – start your journey today! Join one of our FREE webinars to learn more.

• For more information, visit www.daybreakfgc.org.uk or contact us at headoffice@daybreakfgc.org.uk.

• If you are already trained, apply here.