At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in need, using innovative strategies to create lasting change.
- Company: Dudley Council, committed to diversity and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on community well-being and family safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work or related fields is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Cable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley.
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 includes 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 closely with MACPT to assess and plan for our children requiring child protection intervention.
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.
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Social Service Worker in Dudley employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
At our Family Help service in Brierley Hill, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our team-oriented culture encourages professional growth through collaborative practices and access to diverse training opportunities, ensuring that our social workers can make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. With a focus on community engagement and innovative support models, we empower our employees to thrive while contributing to the well-being of children and families in Dudley.
Contact Details:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
