DfE Requirement - 3 Years perm cumulative experience with English Local Authority (Including ASYE) . Please ensure this is highlighted on the CV.
Following the publication of Dudley's recent inspection report, the Council is accelerating its improvement programme and investing significantly in Children's Services. Inspectors recognised the Council's improvement plans as credible, and we are now looking for passionate and committed professionals to help drive that progress forward.
To support service improvement and the delivery of the Families First Programme and wider national reforms, Dudley is establishing two additional teams to work alongside existing services during a crucial period of transformation.
We are currently recruiting for:
These roles are available for an initial 3-month period, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact at a pivotal time for the service.
Why Join Dudley?
This is an opportunity to be part of a service that is embracing change, investing in its workforce, and focused on delivering better outcomes for children and families.
We're looking for social workers and managers who:
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Are passionate about driving improvement
Bring resilience, innovation, and strong professional practice
Want to play a key role in delivering meaningful change
Are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and familiesThe Opportunity
You will work alongside experienced colleagues to:
Support Dudley's ongoing improvement journey
Deliver high-quality services to children and families
Help embed the Families First Programme
Contribute to service transformation and national reform initiatives
Bring energy, challenge, and expertise to strengthen practice across the serviceReady for a Challenge?
Does improvement excite and motivate you?
If you're a talented, focused, and resilient social care professional looking to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Dudley Children's Services and help us build a stronger future for children, young people, and families.
Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
We are based centrally at Cable Plaza, Dudley Waterfront but our Family Help service is a locality-based model. Teams working closely alongside Dudley's 5 Family Hubs who provide early support to families through their links with our local partners. As the Family help service continues to develop, improved relationships between Family Help practitioners and our local partners will enable more families to be supported earlier when problems and difficulties are easier to address.
We believe our children and families deserve the consistency and stability in the support provided. Our service works with families who require a single assessment, a co-ordinated plan including child protection plans and we undertake pre-proceedings and care proceedings work. We recognise that strong permanency planning for our children is key to supporting family relationships and networks, even when it is not safe for children to remain within the care of a parent. Our kinship offer is developing and we working closely with our kinship team to secure creative and supportive plans for family networks.
Our service is a friendly and passionate service, always seeking to improve the best outcomes for our children and families. We offer a great opportunity to expand your skillset, knowledge, and confidence within front line help and safeguarding practice, supported by regular supervision and a committed and supportive management team.
If you are passionate about working with children, are motivated to make a difference, and have a desire to help and support others, we want to hear from you!
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Salary description
£41.00 - £41.00 per hour