Job Introduction
Family Support Worker – Targeted Early Help
Location: Dudley Family Hubs & Cable Plaza
Service Area: Children's Services – Targeted Early Help
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and families?
Dudley's Targeted Early Help Service is growing, and we are looking for an empathetic and committed Family Support Worker to join our team.
Based across Dudley's Family Hubs and also Cable Plaza, this rewarding role focuses on supporting families with complex needs in the community. You'll bring compassion, leadership, and strong safeguarding practice to ensure the very best outcomes for children and families.
What you'll do
As an Family Support Worker, you will deliver high-quality, strengths-based practice:
* Providing direct support to children, young people, and families tailored to their individual needs.
* Building trusting, positive relationships that empower families and promote resilience.
* Working collaboratively with other professionals, agencies, and community groups to deliver integrated early help.
* Helping families navigate services and access timely support through the Dudley Early Help Strategy.
* Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are upheld at all times.
* Contributing to service development and ensuring practice aligns with Dudley's Continuum of Need.
About you
We're looking for someone who is:
* A compassionate and enthusiastic person who thrives in a team environment.
* Skilled at communication, supervision, and building effective relationships.
* Experienced in working with children and families with complex needs.
* Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent support.
Why join us?
You'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive service at the heart of Dudley's Family First vision. We are committed to staff development, reflective supervision, and building a service where families get the right help, at the right time, from the right people.
For an informal discussion, please contact Rob Woodcock on
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