Family Support Workers

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Family Support Worker to join Family Solutions and be based in one of our 5 family hubs.

Family Hubs offer support to families from conception to 19 and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Multi-agency teams are based in the Family Hub to support connections between services and puts relationship-based practice at the heart of our work.

Family Support Workers provide individual support to children and families using a whole family approach to assessment, planning and intervention. You will work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes. You will focus on building resilience as well as providing support when families need it.

You will also deliver a range of group work activity using evidence-based programmes to support families with parenting, healthy lifestyles and learning and development of their children.

If you are passionate about working with children are motivated to make a difference and have a desire to help and support others, then we would love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

You will receive a full induction, along with regular supervision and support to develop your practice.

You will have access to a comprehensive training offer to support you to continually develop your skills.

Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!

You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply.

Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful.

About Dudley Council

It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark



• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services



• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people



• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums



• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents



• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents