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At Dudley MBC we're recruiting for an agency Fostering Assessment Social Worker to join the Assessment Services.

Dudley Fostering Service is dedicated to recruiting and assessing the very best
Carers to provide a warm and loving home for our children in care, both mainstream
and connected/kinship.

We are based at Cable Plaza Waterfront in Dudley, where
we are co-located with the rest of children's services.

In these posts you will complete fostering assessments - kinship assessments using
the new Form K (previously Form C), Initial Viability Assessments, and Form F
assessments. You will report to the Team Manager for the Fostering Recruitment
and Assessment Team.

You will also be part of a supportive fostering service that
also has two support teams and a specialist post order support team.
3 Years English Local Authority Perm Experience is required.


Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Dudley Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team within Children's Services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families in the local community, working in a fast-paced, supportive, and multi-agency environment.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection, and looked after children.
* Undertake statutory assessments, care planning, child protection investigations, and reviews.
* Ensure timely and high-quality risk assessments, care plans and reports in line with relevant legislation.
* Work collaboratively across agencies including health, education, police, and third-sector services.
* Provide direct interventions and therapeutic support to children and families to prevent family breakdown.
* Attend child protection conferences, reviews, court proceedings, and team meetings.
* Maintain accurate case records using the Children Case Management (CCM) system.
* Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and contribute to service development.


Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to lead a dynamic Adolescent Safeguarding team within Dudley Council's Children's Services. This is a vital role focused on safeguarding vulnerable adolescents and ensuring high-quality statutory social care services are delivered in line with legislation and local policy.

As Team Manager, you will provide strong operational leadership and direction to a team of Social Workers, ASYEs, Trainee Social Workers and Young Person's Advisors. You will ensure effective workload management, drive quality practice, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Adolescent Safeguarding Team to deliver responsive and effective social work services.
* Make complex decisions around child safeguarding and care planning.
* Allocate work effectively and monitor statutory timescales and outcomes.
* Supervise and support staff development, including appraisals, training, and performance reviews.
* Promote inter-agency collaboration and represent the service at planning meetings, conferences, and strategy discussions.
* Manage delegated budgets, ensuring best value and compliance with council regulations.
* Oversee quality assurance through regular case audits and performance monitoring.
* Promote and embed the council's commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
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Essential Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker (Registered or eligible for registration with Social Work England).
* Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care, including supervisory or management responsibility.
* Demonstrated experience in leading teams, managing performance, and delivering service improvements.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, care planning processes, and statutory frameworks.
* Ability to work strategically, motivate teams, and maintain high-quality standards in complex environments.
* Car driver with access to a vehicle, business use insurance, and a valid MOT certificate (if applicable).

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to at Mayur Rabari m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 0114 700 3804.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.