Family Support Worker – Family Hubs, Early Help Cover for secondment – Full time 37 hour Contract until 30 September 2026 Closing Date: 6th March 2026 Shortlisting Dates: 9th March 2026 Panel Interview Dates: WC 16th March 2026 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. While you will be based at a locality at times you may 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. Supported through completing Assessment and family plans. Build positive relationships to empower families and promote improved outcomes. Work collaboratively with other professionals, agencies, and community groups to deliver integrated early help. Chairing or supporting Tea around the family meetings (TAFs) 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 Lisa Mansell - 01384 812440 Clare Payne - 01385 813954 Danielle Summersby-Ingram - 01384 812440. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3 days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time 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 acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk 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 HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk 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 LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents FSW JD & PS.doc Employee Benefits List.pdf