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Post Title: Social Worker (Family Team) - 3 vacancies. Provide such services as required as a member of a local Family Team, in the context of the Highland Practice Model. The Family Team is multi-disciplinary and provides universal and additional health, social care and child protection services.

Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Help Location Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley Salary £53,051 to £56,293 (salary subject to experience) Location:- Cable Plaza, Brierley Hill, Dudley. DY5 1LW Our developing Family Help service aims to provide targeted support and help to families so that children and families can thrive and more families are able to stay together. We recognise that providing the right type of support at the right time for families is key to working effectively and that lasting relationships with professionals is central to working alongside families and their networks. We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in Restorative practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production. You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings that will help to develop meaningful and lasting change for families. This includes increased capacity to manage complex parenting challenges and reducing risks within family networks and across our community. Our Family Help service provides a whole family approach to support. Social workers and Family Help practitioners will co-ordinate the support offered to families drawing on the knowledge and skillset of experienced Child Practitioners; Drug and Alcohol practitioners' Probation Officers; Domestic Abuse Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners. 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, learning and development opportunities and a committed and supportive management team. Our Advanced Practitioners are pivotal to establishing consistently excellent social work practice in our teams. You will be the allocated social worker for a small number our children needing the most skilled help whilst sharing your expertise with others through modelling, coaching, reflective supervision and other learning activities. You will support your team to improve the quality of performance and practice, support our ASYE social workers and work alongside our Centre for Professional Practice. Ideally you will possess the Practice Educator Award and be willing to work towards this. You will be able to demonstrate how you have led and supported practice in a children's social work setting. If you require more information or have any questions about this exciting opportunity please email Karen Johnson (Principal Service Lead) @ So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on or who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. 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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Lead Child Protection Practitioner—a qualified social worker with significant experience in child protection. You will participate in strategy meetings, s47 enquiries, child protection plans, and family group decision making, promoting restorative p

You will work with families to develop plans reflecting their voices, applying restorative practice, and coordinating support across partners to help children thrive and stay with families where possible.

The role emphasises restorative practice, collaboration with local agencies, and safeguarding children.

Team Manager, Family Help Connect2Dudley are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead and support a Children's Social Care team, ensuring vulnerable children, young people, and families receive high-quality services that safeguard and promote their wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team of Social Workers, ASYEs, Trainee Social Workers, and Personal Advisors. Oversee caseload allocation and ensure statutory assessments, plans, and reviews are completed within timescales. Provide leadership, supervision, and performance management to maintain high standards of practice. Make informed decisions regarding children and families, ensuring effective risk management and positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support and interventions. Monitor service performance, conduct case audits, and drive continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, local policies, and safeguarding procedures. Contribute to service development, planning, and strategic priorities across Children's Services. Promote equality, diversity, and participation, ensuring the voice of children and families is central to practice. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Significant experience within Children's Social Care, including safeguarding and child protection. Previous management or supervisory experience within a social work setting. Strong leadership, decision-making, and performance management skills. Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Independent EBD Children’s Home run by a Clinical Psychologist – GOOD in all areas! Job Title: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker Home Type: 6 Bedded EBD home (4 YPs) – therapeutic PACE approach Location: Wombourne, WV5 Overall package: £34,086.60 - £37,543.80 p/a (based on 6-8 sleep-ins per month) Enhanced Overtime: +£2 per hour! Christmas bonus of up to £600 in your November payslip! Private Healthcare via AXA Contract: Full time, sleeps required Shift pattern: 7:30-23:00, 2 on 4 off, 10x15.5hr shifts per month Who will you be working for? Join an “Good in all areas” Ofsted rated, 6 Bedded SEMH Children’s Home that has second-to-none outcomes for young people! This gorgeous home resides in the beautiful, rural, and affluent village of Wombourne, on a large 5.5-acre plot of land. Home to four young people aged 13-17, and an incredibly hard-working therapy-dog-in-training! The young people greatly enjoy taking walks around country National Trust parks, and days out at theme parks with their Merlin Passes. The organisation is family-run and directed by an incredibly experienced Clinical Psychologist with expertise in working with young people that have experienced severe trauma, neglect, and neurodiversity. She is also the home’s Responsible Individual and is present in the home on a daily basis. The children have personalised bedrooms and a fantastic garden space to enjoy. The leaders in the home are proactive in supporting the young people to make progress with their education and YPs also enjoy planning and cooking meals with staff! Children are always involved in decision making around their care and their interests and rarely require physical intervention due to the strength of the therapeutic training employed. The Package & Benefits: Starting Pay: £15.75 p/h (Level 3/4) - £16.75 p/h (Level 5) with the potential for increase up to £17 p/h, plus £66.55 per sleep-in Estimated package: Earn £35,683.80 - £37,543.80 per annum, based on 8 sleep-ins per month (up to £38k as a high performer) Enhanced Overtime Rate: An additional +£2 per hour after 12 shifts worked Christmas Bonus: Receive up to £600 per year in your November payslip based on Ofsted performance Private Healthcare: via AXA - receive 10 sessions with a physiotherapist, chiropractor, osteopath or acupuncturist, 2x health consultations p.a - skipping the NHS waiting list, up to 80% off dental care and prescription glasses! Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 support with health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues, and more - including 8 sessions of counselling! Training & Qualifications: Opportunity to complete a fully funded & accredited Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare qualification, therapeutic ‘PACE’ training and more! Registration with Ayanay Psychological Accreditation: Training above and beyond the mandatory, professional body membership for advice and protection Progression Opportunities: Real opportunities for progression as the company expands with a second home later this year! Holiday: 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave, including bank holidays. Use 2 days and receive up to 10 days off in a row! What Will The Role Entail? As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will be the backbone of the staff team whilst on shift. You will pull from your experience working in children’s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home and second-to-none delivery of care for young people. The Successful Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker Candidate Will Excel At: Communicating effectively with young people, your colleagues, families, and external professionals. Shift-leading, problem-solving, and being calm under pressure is vital for a Senior. Key-working with young people, considering their thoughts, wishes, and feelings, promoting life skills and independence, encouraging them to engage in education, activities, and hobbies. Most importantly, readying them for adult life when they leave care. Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments, to name a few. Following Ofsted’s regulations related to Quality Standards and understanding safeguarding policies and procedures. Understanding the operations of the home regarding Health and Safety, medication administration, cleanliness and finances. Requirements for the Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker role: 2+ years’ experience working specifically within a children’s home environment Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle Flexibility to carry out the shift pattern described at the top of the advert, including sleep-ins * A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people If you are keen to discuss the Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn’t quite the right fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification

Qualified Social Worker - Family Help Assessments (Peripatetic Team) Job Title: Qualified Social Worker Team: Family Help - Assessments (Peripatetic Team) Location: Cable Plaza, Brierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 1LW Pay Rate: £41.00 per hour Contract Type: Agency/Temporary Our developing Family Help service aims to provide targeted support and help to families so that children and families can thrive and more families are able to stay together. We recognise that providing the right type of support at the right time for families is key to working effectively and that lasting relationships with professionals is central to working alongside families and their networks. Working alongside families using our Restorative Model of practice, we use family led-decision making strategies and Motivational Interviewing skills to help families access creative and targeted support packages that will help to develop meaningful and lasting change for families. This includes increased capacity to manage complex parenting challenges and reducing risks within family networks and across our community. Our Family Help service is delivered through the 'Family Safeguarding model' which delivers a whole family approach to support. Social workers and Family Help practitioners will co-ordinate the support offered to families drawing on the knowledge and skillset of experienced Child Practitioners; Drug and Alcohol practitioners' Probation Officers; Domestic Abuse Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners. The Family Safeguarding programme is used to inform our direct work with families and our model of supervision is reflective group supervision involving those practitioners involved in supporting a family. Our ambition is for more families to receive the support that they need from within their local community through our model of early support. However, we recognise that some worries about children and families arise quickly and can be significant for children, particularly child protection concerns. Our Family Help service therefore incudes an assessment service which uses our single assessment process and statutory child protection procedures, to work alongside families in assessing their needs and identifying the right plan of support for them. Referrals come directly to the team from our integrated children's front door and link in closely with our Family Help and locality partners. We are currently developing our (Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and in time, the Assessment Team will work closed with MACPT to assess and plan for our children requiring child protection intervention. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

PACT's Family team is recruiting a casual Family Support Worker to assist families visiting loved ones in the Visitor Centre. The role covers play and children’s services and a catering service, based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall, offering support, advice and guidance t

Lancashire County Council in South Ribble seeks an inspirational Lead Group Worker to join the Children and Family Wellbeing Service.

Blackpool Council is recruiting experienced Family Workers to join our Early Help services across the town. You will work with Family Hubs to engage families and partner agencies, delivering targeted services for children and their families.

Seeking a Family Support Worker in Leeds to provide outreach, build trust, and offer holistic support to Gypsy and Traveller families, addressing various issues and empowering them.

This is initially a temporary position for 6 months, with the potential to become permanent subject to business needs and performance.Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday 9-6 with 30 mins unpaid break & Tuesday 3.Week 2 - Monday, Friday, Saturday 9-6 with 30 mins unpaid break & Tuesday 3.Please note we

Provides emotional and practical support to women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse in refuge and community settings.Assesses needs, supports parents, runs group sessions, and facilitates transitions out of refuge.

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis. Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months. The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and

Provides specialist outreach support, safety planning, and advocacy to adults and families affected by domestic abuse in Southampton, focusing on preventing abuse and empowering survivors.

Seeking an experienced Family Support Worker for Birmingham Children's Trust to conduct assessments and interventions with children, young people, and families in a busy Family Help Team.

Provides support to women, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse in Norwich.

Provide essential support and promote the wellbeing of children in care by building relationships, implementing care plans, and facilitating contact sessions.

Belmont Recruitment are looking to speak with Substance Misuse Family Worker to support young people (8–18) and their families across Oxfordshire. Work closely with schools, youth support teams, family centres, and other partners. Contribute to a whole-family, trauma-informed approach to service d

Seeking a Consultant Social Worker for a Family Safeguarding Team in Hertford, Stevenage, and Hemel Hempstead.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?.Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?.If so, Birmingham Children's Trust wants you!.At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care

Social Worker needed to manage caseloads for individuals and families requiring guidance, ensuring effective support and adherence to professional standards.

Seeking a Family Support Worker for Bolton Council to assist Safeguarding Social Workers in interventions with children and families, focusing on family time, home visits, and behavior management.

Support children and families by ensuring safe, positive interactions and maintaining structured contact sessions.Responsibilities include writing reports and supporting child well-being.

Stonegate Group is the UK’s largest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues, including Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, and Popworld, to name a few.We’re proud of our diverse portfolio and deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces individuality in all its forms—including

A local Bristol family business which has been trading successfully since the 1960s is continuing to grow and they are looking xrnqpay to hire a permanent full time Warehouse Operative and Driver to join the small team.

Channel Islands | Residential Childcare Officer | £22.Free Travel & Accommodation.Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Residential Childcare Officer Jersey.This is your opportunity to join a highly regarded Residentia

Greater Manchester & Merseyside.You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).This Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the East Midlands with a focus of putting the needs of their children and carers

At Leaders in Care, we are currently working alongside a great to work for council in the Channel Islands (based xrnqpay off feedback), for an experienced childrens social worker to join the Family Safeguar.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship).This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and their families and work with a therapeutic approach.They are very creative with their work.The successful candi

Are you passionate about helping children and families achieve the best possible outcomes? Cheshire East Council is looking for dedicated and skilled Children's Social Workers to join our Children's Services team and make a real impact in the lives of local children and young people. As a Children's

We are looking for a Social worker to join a Children with Disabilities team.

About the Role Our friendly South West team is seeking a Senior / Supervising Social Worker to help support and empower Foster Parents and young people within the Cornwall and Plymouth area. Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people i

Work in a state-of-the-art warehouse using cutting-edge robotics while earning enhanced night pay.Our night shifts are perfect for people seeking the night-shift lifestyle and enhanced pay, while still playing a vital role in keeping thousands of orders moving every day.We have roles available in th

As a Freezer Warehouse Operative, youll be part of a specialist team working in a high-performing freezer environment at temperatures as low as -25C.Your safety and comfort come first, and we provide full thermal protective gear to keep you warm throughout your shift.If you enjoy an active role, lik

Work Strata are hiring warehouse operatives for our well-known engineering client based in Eye, Suffolk.Successful candidates' daily responsibilities will include working to company procedures, assisting in the packing and shipping process, transporting stock around the warehouse using delivery cage

Cleaner (Stamford College) Salary £12.Hours 15-hours per week, all year round (shift pattern to be agreed - evenings) Contract : Permanent Location : Stamford Closing Date : 24th August 2026 Join our dedicated Estates Team at Stamford College Are you passionate about creating clean and welcoming sp

HEO Project Support Officer Permanent | Remote At Peregrine, we’re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast arr

PT Cleaner needed in Woodbridge Paying £12.Full time hours on a temporarybasis 330-630 Key Responsibilities Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas.Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washrooms.Emptying bins and disposing of waste appropriat

Job title: Acturis Support OfficerLocation: United Kingdom (remote working)Salary: negotiable Job Purpose:</p&

As a Care Support Worker you will assist with personal care and support tasks, enabling our service users to make informed choices, promoting their independence and dignity in line with their person-centred care plan.

Are you an agency Child Protection Social Worker in the West Midlands that is looking to increase their pay above the regional rate cap?. We are currently supporting a number of councils in finding experienced Social Workers with a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour!. Usual work from home arrange

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Watmos Community Homes is seeking a proactive Income Officer to drive all aspects of rent collection and tenancy sustainment through early intervention, financial inclusion support, and effective arrears management.You will maximise rental income, assist current and former tenants with rent account

Ideal Cleaning Services Limited, a family-run contract cleaning company, is seeking a part-time cleaner to work in the WV10 6TB area of Wolverhampton.

Kenect Recruitment is seeking a reliable Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our clients' premises.The role focuses on ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.You will handle sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste disposal, and basic deep cleaning tasks, while adhering to he