Principal Service Lead - Family Help & Integrated Family Safeguarding
Dudley Children's Services
We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic senior leader to help shape the future of children's social care in Dudley. As Principal Service Lead for Family Help and the integration of Family Safeguarding and Adolescent Safeguarding, you will play a pivotal role in building a strong, relationship‑based, locality‑driven model of support for children, young people and families.
This is a unique opportunity to lead large, passionate teams through an exciting phase of transformation. You will strengthen and embed our Family Safeguarding model, improve outcomes through joined‑up pathways, and provide confident senior oversight of practice both in hours and through participation in the out‑of‑hours leadership rota.
What you'll lead
Integration of Family Help, Family Safeguarding and Adolescent Safeguarding services
Transition to a locality model with accessible, place‑based support
High‑quality, strengths‑based and trauma‑informed practice
Performance, quality assurance and inspection readiness
Strong partnerships with Early Help, Police, Health, Education and community servicesWhat we're looking for
A senior leader with:
Significant leadership experience in children's social care
Strong expertise in safeguarding and risk management
A passion for early intervention and relational practice
Commitment to innovation, transformation and workforce stability
The confidence to lead complex decision‑making, including out of hoursIf you want to be part of a bold and ambitious journey for Dudley's children and families and lead services that truly make a difference we'd love to hear from you.
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