Social Worker

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced social worker to join the Fostering Service, helping to keep Dudley children safe, local, happy and fulfilling their potential.

You will be welcomed by colleagues and managers, receive an induction, regular supervision and access to professional development to promote the voice of foster carers and uphold the Fostering National Minimum Standards in our restorative practice.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified social worker.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in statutory social care.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and support to Dudley Fostering Households.
• Receive induction and ongoing support from colleagues and managers.
• Work in a service where management values social workers' contributions.
• Utilise 2+ years of statutory social care experience to improve the lives of children and families in Dudley.

Skills

Report writing

Job description

We need you to be part of our journey in ensuring our children's wellbeing is at the top priority. Our priority is for Dudley children to be kept safe, local, happy and fulfilling their potential. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker for our Supervision and Support Team. It is an exciting time to join Dudley; we believe in investing in you so you can provide the best services and support to our Fostering Households., Come to Dudley and join the journey. Dudley Fostering Service has a really strong team ethos. Our teams within the Fostering Service are supportive, friendly, and experienced, and embrace the restorative approach in our practice.

The successful applicant will be welcomed into the service by colleagues and managers and will receive an induction programme. You will work in a service where the management team listens and values the contributions of social workers.

You will be fully qualified social worker, with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in statutory social care. With strong skills in report writing, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Dudley. Your manager will offer hands on support, regular supervision, guidance, and the opportunity for professional development through training, various opportunities to retain and promote the voice of our foster carers and uphold the Fostering National Minimum Standards.

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 Offer a stable, permanent management team, competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributive pension and staff benefits scheme.