Social Worker

Are you a passionate and skilled social worker committed to innovative, family-centred practice? Dudley Council is seeking a dedicated social worker to join its dynamic and multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Team! The goal is to provide integrated, expert support directly to families, addressing the root causes of risk and enabling children to remain safely at home whenever possible.

Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Employer: Dudley Council

Rate of Pay: £38 per hour

As a social worker in the Family Safeguarding Team, you will manage a varied caseload of children and families, working collaboratively with embedded adult specialists. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of children and families where there are significant and complex needs.

• Undertaking comprehensive statutory assessments including Child in Need (CIN) and Section 47 Child Protection Enquiries.

• Developing, implementing, and reviewing multi-agency plans to reduce risk and achieve positive outcomes for children.

• Working directly with parents alongside adult specialists to address parental issues such as substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges.

• Preparing for and attending Child Protection Conferences and court proceedings (Public Law Outline), as required.

• Promoting a family-led approach, empowering families to create lasting change with the support of the team.

• Maintaining accurate and timely electronic records in line with statutory requirements and council policy.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional with:

• A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) with current registration with Social Work England.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a car for business use (or ability to travel efficiently around the borough).

If you are a compassionate and skilled social worker ready to contribute to this vital service, we would love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Fahmida Ahmed on .

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