Family Support Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council service in Dudley is seeking a passionate Family Support Worker to join the Early Help team. The role involves providing tailored support to families, building positive relationships, and collaborating with various professionals and community groups. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong communication skills and a commitment to making a difference in the community. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children and families.
• Ability to build positive relationships and trust.
• Experience in collaborative work environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children, young people, and families.
• Build relationships to empower families and improve outcomes.
• Work with professionals and community groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Job description

FamilySupport Worker – Family Hubs, Early Help

Permanent – 1 x Full Time and 1 x Part-Time Contract

Closing Date: Sunday 24th August 2025

Shortlisting Dates: 26th & 27th August 2025

Panel Interview Dates: 1st & 5th September 2025

Young Persons Panel interview dates to be arranged

Join our dedicated Early Help team at Dudley’s Family Hubs in a rewarding role supporting children and families in the community.We're looking for a passionate and empathetic Family Support Worker to deliver practical, strengths-based support. You will be required to work across the 5 Family Hubs listed below:

Brierley Hill Family Hub

Dudley Family Hub

Coseley Family Hub

Halesowen Family Hub

Stourbridge Family Hub

As a Family Support Worker, you will:

- Provide direct support to children, young people, and families, tailored to individual needs.

- Build positive relationships to empower families and promote improved outcomes.

- Work collaboratively with other professionals, agencies, and community groups to deliver integrated early help.

- Support the development and delivery of workshops, parenting programmes, and community-based activities.

- Help families navigate services and access timely support through the Dudley Early Help Strategy.

- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities across all aspects of your work.

- Contribute to service development and ensure quality support aligned with the continuum of need.

We're seeking an enthusiastic team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to making a real difference. Your communication skills, compassion, and ability to foster trust will be key.

For an informal discussion please contact Jo Bedworth on 01384 813096 or Danielle Summersby-Ingram on 01384 812440.

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.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you requiresupportcompleting an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail] who cansupportwith Digital Skills and Job Applications.

The Council iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups
and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is
subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [e-mail]

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness.The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.

The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/

N.B.We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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Attached documents
FSW JD 04.07.2025.doc
Employee Benefits List.pdf