Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Team

Salary: £51,356 to £54,495 per annum (Grade 12)
Hours: 37 hours per week

Child Friendly Dudley is recruiting Advanced Social Work Practitioners to support children, families and the wider social work team. The role involves managing a caseload of children requiring high‑skill interventions, modelling best practice, coaching colleagues and engaging in reflective supervision.

• Manage a caseload of children and families in need of advanced social work support.
• Provide coaching, supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based interventions to improve outcomes for children.
• Champion and model excellent practice, challenging colleagues to advance professional standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic services.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Family Safeguarding model and the directorate’s restorative practices.

• Registered social worker (SCW, RCSW or equivalent) with at least 12 months post‑qualifying experience.
• Significant statutory social work experience working with children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to intervene in areas of poor practice, lead improvement initiatives and develop team members’ professional practice.
• Experience formally supporting others in a social work or social care role, including training of students or ASYE social workers.
• Strong communication, organisational and reflective supervision skills.

• Competitive salary package with career progression scheme.
• Flexible working options, including flexitime and home‑working (subject to service requirements).
• Generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Policies on bullying, harassment and dignity at work to support a safe working environment.