Senior Practice Supervisor

Dudley Council; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dudley Council as a Senior Practice Supervisor in the Family Hubs, Early Help team. This key leadership role involves coordinating high-quality support for children and families, leading a dedicated team, and driving continuous improvement of services in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and family services.
• Strong leadership skills and effective communication.
• Ability to manage risks and ensure effective service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality support to families.
• Lead a team of Family Support Workers and ensure effective service.
• Monitor and evaluate service effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Risk Management

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job Details

Senior Practice Supervisor – Family Hubs, Early Help

Fixed Term contract until 30.06.26

Closing Date: Friday 18th July 2025

Interview Week Commencing: 28th July 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Family Hubs, Early Help team as a Senior Practice Supervisor. This is a key leadership role responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing the delivery of high-quality support to children and families within one of our Family Hubs.

As Senior Practice Supervisor, You Will

• Work alongside the Family Hub Manager to co-ordinate day-to-day operations.
• Deliver effective early help through integrated working and strong partnerships, aligned with the Dudley Early Help Strategy.
• Lead a team of Family Support Workers, providing supervision, guidance, and support planning.
• Manage risk and ensure timely, appropriate support in line with the continuum of need.
• Organise and deliver programmes, workshops, and community-based activities.
• Foster collaborative working with professionals, agencies, and community organisations.
• Monitor and evaluate service effectiveness, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build meaningful relationships with families and promote community engagement.
• Uphold safeguarding principles and help improve outcomes for children and young people.
  
  
  

We’re seeking a committed, innovative professional who is passionate about making a difference. If you're a strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Informal Visits To Brierley Hill Family Hub Are Welcomed, Please Call 01384 813322 To Confirm Your Attendance And Time At Any Of The Below Dates

• Friday 4th July, 11.00 – 13.00
• Wednesday 9th July, 13:00 – 14:30
• Thursday 17th July, 14:30 – 17:30
  
  
  

For More Information Or An Informal Conversation, Please Contact

Sarah Moore – [e-mail]

Nicola Wellings – [e-mail]

Shirley Shea – [e-mail]

Join a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference. Apply now and help shape the future of family support in our community.

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 require support completing 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 can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.

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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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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
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Company Info

Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom