Team Manager, Family Help NEW TEAMS, £44ph

Social Workers – Family Help NEW TEAMS

• £41.00 per hour
• Dudley
• 37 hours per week
• Minimum 3 month contract, subject to extensions

About the role:

Following the publication of Dudley’s recent inspection report, the Council is accelerating its improvement programme and investing significantly in Children’s Services. Inspectors recognised the Council’s improvement plans as credible, and we are now looking for passionate and committed professionals to help drive that progress forward.

To support service improvement and the delivery of the Families First Programme and wider national reforms, the Council is establishing two additional teams to work alongside existing services during a crucial period of transformation.

These roles are available for an initial 3-month period, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact at a pivotal time for the service.

Why Join Dudley?

This is an opportunity to be part of a service that is embracing change, investing in its workforce, and focused on delivering better outcomes for children and families.

We’re looking for social workers and managers who:

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Are passionate about driving improvement
• Bring resilience, innovation, and strong professional practice
• Want to play a key role in delivering meaningful change
• Are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families

The Opportunity

You will work alongside experienced colleagues to:

• Support Dudley’s ongoing improvement journey
• Deliver high-quality services to children and families
• Help embed the Families First Programme
• Contribute to service transformation and national reform initiatives
• Bring energy, challenge, and expertise to strengthen practice across the service

Ready for a Challenge?

Does improvement excite and motivate you?

If you’re a talented, focused, and resilient social care professional looking to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Dudley Children’s Services and help them build a stronger future for children, young people, and families.

You will be based centrally at Cable Plaza, Dudley Waterfront but the Family Help service is a locality-based model. Teams working closely alongside Dudley’s 5 Family Hubs who provide early support to families through their links with local partners. As the Family Help service continues to develop, improved relationships between Family Help practitioners and local partners will enable more families to be supported earlier when problems and difficulties are easier to address. 

 
What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
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📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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