Advanced Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner, Family Safeguarding

Location: Dudley

Rate: £33.86

Contract: Temporary

Join Dudley's Trailblazing Family Safeguarding Service Locum Social Workers - Court & Safeguarding Experience Wanted

Hi, I'm Gayle Barry, and together with Jo Philips, we proudly lead the Family Safeguarding Service at Dudley Children's Services. With over 6.5 years of experience as a Service Manager, I've seen firsthand the incredible impact of our work-and we're looking for experienced locum social workers with strong court work and safeguarding backgrounds to join our passionate multiagency teams.

Why Join Us?

* Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work alongside IDVAs, probation officers, adult mental health practitioners, substance misuse workers, and family support workers who are all part of our teams, sit in our office work with us side by side.

* Motivational Interviewing & Strengths-Based Practice: At the heart of our approach and is all part of the family safeguarding model, working with Families to build the family plans that work for them and keep children safe.

* Modern, Air-Conditioned Office: Located canal-side at Cable Plaza, with free parking, close to Merry Hill Shopping Centre.

* Supportive Leadership: Daily access to managers and senior leaders for reflective conversations, emotional support, and professional guidance.

* Training & Development: Locums benefit from the same high-quality training packages as permanent staff.

* Visible, Passionate Senior Leadership: Our DCS Gerard Jones and AD Natasha Hidderley are not only highly visible in our offices-they are deeply committed to getting it right for children and families. Their restorative, values-driven leadership is a key reason why Dudley is a service worth investing in.

Meet Your Service Managers

Jo Philips and I share joint responsibility for the Family Safeguarding Service. Jo brings a wealth of experience, having progressed through the ranks in Dudley from social worker to service manager. Jo is a leading expert in the Family Safeguarding model and a driving force behind our multi-agency supervision and rollout programme. Together, we are committed to creating a supportive, empowering environment where social workers can thrive.

Be Part of Something Special

We're proud to be at the forefront of the Families First reforms, and we're building something truly impactful for children and families in Dudley.

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.