Social Worker - Family

Location:

Cable Plaza, Brierley Hill, Dudley (DY5 1LW
). Grade 9 and Grade 10 posts available.

The Family Help service aims to provide targeted support and help to families so that children and families can thrive and more families can stay together. We recognise that providing the right type of support at the right time is key to working effectively and that lasting relationships with professionals are central to working alongside families and their networks.

The role involves working alongside families using our Restorative Model of practice, applying family‑led decision‑making strategies and Motivational Interviewing skills to help families access creative and targeted support packages that foster meaningful and lasting change. You will coordinate support, drawing on the knowledge and skillset of experienced colleagues including Child Practitioners, Drug and Alcohol Practitioners, Probation Officers, Domestic Abuse Workers and Mental Health Practitioners.

The service follows a whole‑family approach to support and incorporates a reflective group supervision model involving all relevant practitioners.

Key tasks include single family assessments, coordinating child protection plans, undertaking pre‑proceedings and care proceedings work, and supporting permanency planning. You will work closely with Dudley’s five Family Hubs and local partners to provide early support when families first encounter problems and difficulties.

Experience in safeguarding practice, family support or similar frontline roles. Knowledge of restorative approaches, motivational interviewing and multidisciplinary teamwork is essential. A commitment to diversity, inclusion and the welfare of children and families is required.

Opportunity to expand your skillset, knowledge and confidence within front‑line help and safeguarding practice, supported by regular supervision and a committed management team.

To apply, please contact Karen Johnson (Principal Service Lead) at k