Advanced Practitioner - Children In Care Team in Dudley, West Midlands

Dudley

contract, full-time

£33.30 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Dudley, West Midlands

Dudley, in the West Midlands, is part of the Black Country and has a proud industrial history. Today, the town’s economy is shaped by advanced manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education. Dudley’s location, with easy access to Birmingham and the wider region via the M5, makes it a strategic hub for employers and commuters. Major regeneration projects, including investment in Dudley town centre and transport infrastructure, are boosting employment prospects. The town also benefits from educational institutions and healthcare providers, including NHS services, as large local employers. Job opportunities in Dudley cover sectors such as engineering, logistics, teaching, social care, and administration. With its affordable housing, transport accessibility, and ongoing economic development, Dudley offers stable and varied employment prospects within the West Midlands.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Advanced Practitioner – Children in Care Team

Job title: Advanced Practitioner – Children in Care Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Dudley, UK
Pay rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract type: Ongoing
Working pattern: Part time / Full time

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Children in Care Team in Dudley on an ongoing basis. This role offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, making it ideal for experienced practitioners seeking a strong work–life balance while delivering high-quality outcomes for children and young people in care. You will play a key role in care planning, permanency planning, and practice leadership within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

Perks and benefits

Flexible working: Choose part time or full time hours to fit around your lifestyle and commitments.
Competitive hourly pay: £33.30 per hour, recognising your experience and advanced practice skills.
Professional growth: Gain valuable experience within a Children in Care service, supporting long-term career progression.
Networking opportunities: Work closely with a wide range of professionals across children’s services.
Work–life balance: Locum flexibility allows you to balance professional responsibilities with personal priorities.

Role purpose

To deliver high-quality, child-centred social work practice within the Children in Care Team, providing professional leadership and oversight for complex cases. You will support care planning and permanency outcomes while mentoring and guiding social workers to improve practice and outcomes for children and young people.

What you will do

Manage a small, complex caseload of children in care, ensuring robust care planning and permanence planning.
Lead and contribute to care plans, pathway plans, and permanency decision-making processes.
Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring their wishes and feelings are central to all planning.
Provide professional guidance, mentoring, and case consultation to social workers within the team.
Quality assure assessments, care plans, reviews, and reports to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and best practice.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including IROs, foster carers, health professionals, and education services.
Support the Team Manager with case oversight, staff development, and performance monitoring.
Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recording in line with local authority requirements.

Why Dudley

Dudley offers a welcoming and supportive working environment, with strong community values and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for children in care. With excellent transport links, green spaces, and a rich local history, Dudley provides a great balance between professional opportunity and quality of life.

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