Family Conflict Resolution Coordinator

• Suffolk County Council – Endeavor House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Community based
• £33,366 - £39,513 per annum (pro rata)
• 22 hours per week - Flexible working options available 
• Fixed Term or Secondment (for up to 6 months)

Suffolk County Council is different. We're a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. As our Family Conflict Resolution Coordinator (Reducing Parental Conflict Coordinator),  you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference. Ready to reimagine what your career could be? 
 

Your role and responsibilities 

You will:

• influence and shape the delivery and promotion of the national programme for Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) in Suffolk. 
• be working from a combination of, office based/ working remotely from home/ and travelling the County engaging with managers and teams in both Family Support and Social Care, as well as partners in schools, health and the voluntary sector. Your assigned office base will be Endeavour House, Ipswich. 
• lead the Family Support and Social Care services to develop our practice, processes and systems to improve the way we deliver interventions to families for RPC. Then to be able to measure the impacts that the new ways of delivery have achieved via an evaluation
• be responsible for co-ordinating the on-going training programme for RPC and the associated training in Triple P Enhanced (support for practitioners) and Triple P transitions, You me and Baby too
• ensure that all the current staff that are and have been trained, deliver training to Families and other professional staff in all agencies.
• be required to complete the Quarterly Management information returns to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Your time will be split between the Workforce development team, responsible for the co-ordination of reducing parental conflict programme in Suffolk, Operational teams and the Multi-Agency safeguarding Hub (MASH), where you will provide advice and guidance on RPC to other professionals and families that may not meet the threshold of Child Protection (CP), Child In Need (CIN) and Family Support. 

There is scope to develop the role and the delivery of RPC support. 

You will need to be a suitably skilled, experienced practitioner to lead the operational and practice changes needed to ensure Family Support, Social Care, school, health and voluntary sector practitioners are well placed to help families deal with issues of Reducing Parental Conflict.  

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

Empowering Everyone 

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. 

For more information 

Please contact Anne Ridley for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07742 8107210 or emailing anne.ridley@suffolk.gov.uk  

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. 

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Step 4 - Upload a copy of your CV

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. 

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 
 

Closing date: 11.30pm, 05 March 2025.

This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.  #LI-Hybrid 

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).