Social Worker - Adolescence

Adolescence Social Worker

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Pay Rate: Up to £41 per hour

• Competitive pay up to £41 per hour
• Specialist Adolescence / Exploitation-focused role
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Supportive management and strong multi-agency working
• Opportunity to make real impact with vulnerable adolescents

Dudley Council is looking for an experienced and passionate Adolescence Social Worker to join a specialist service working with young people at risk of contextual safeguarding concerns, including exploitation, serious youth violence, and complex adolescent needs. This is a rewarding role for practitioners who are confident working beyond the family home and across community contexts.

About Dudley Council

Dudley Council is committed to innovative, relationship-based practice and has invested heavily in developing its Adolescence and Contextual Safeguarding services. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking authority that values professional judgement, reflective supervision, and strong partnership working with police, education, youth justice, and health services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with adolescents at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation, missing episodes, and serious youth violence
  • Undertake assessments and interventions using a contextual safeguarding approach
  • Build purposeful relationships with young people to reduce risk and promote positive outcomes
  • Work closely with families, schools, police, and partner agencies
  • Contribute to safety planning and risk management strategies
  • Maintain high-quality case recording and reports in line with statutory requirements
  • Attend strategy meetings, multi-agency panels, and professional forums

Candidate Requirements

  • Social Work qualification (BA / MA / DipSW)
  • SWE registration
  • Experience working with adolescents within Children’s Services
  • Strong understanding of exploitation, contextual safeguarding, and risk management
  • Ability to engage resistant or hard-to-reach young people
  • Confident working autonomously while contributing to a specialist team

Why Work With Dudley?

  • Up to £41 per hour
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Supportive leadership and reflective supervision
  • Meaningful, specialist work with adolescents
  • Strong multi-agency infrastructure and resources
  • Opportunity to develop specialist expertise

Interested? Apply Today

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:

Josh Dhumisani
📞 07902 371315
📧 jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com