Associate Director – Family Help and Safeguarding
Salary: £108,015 – £118,680 (pay award pending)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands – hybrid
Contract: Permanent, full time
Are you an inspirational, values‑driven leader with a passion for improving the life chances for children and young people? Dudley Council is embarking on a bold and ambitious transformation journey, and we are seeking a visionary Associate Director – Family Help and Safeguarding to play a central role in shaping the future of Children and Young People’s Social Care services across our borough.
This is a pivotal senior leadership position at the heart of our Children and Young People service. You will drive Dudley’s strategic approach to support children and families.
Responsibilities
- Drive the vision for safeguarding and support services for families with responsibility for overseeing multi-disciplinary teams that work collaboratively to protect vulnerable children and adults, promote family resilience, and improve outcomes.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies that ensure early intervention, prevention, and tailored support for families experiencing complex challenges and championing a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and child-centred approach, ensuring safeguarding practices are robust, proportionate, and focused on achieving long-term positive change.
- Work across wider teams, external agencies, and communities to create seamless, integrated services that keep children safe, support parents, and strengthen families.
Qualifications
We are looking for a strategic, politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations. The successful candidate will inspire teams, build strong partnerships, understand all legislation relating to Children’s Social Care, and bring energy, integrity and ambition.
Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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