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This is an exciting opportunity to join the new Best Start Family Hub Programme, we expect this role to develop over the life of the programme. We welcome your existing knowledge, skills and experience in shaping the universal offer and integration of services to ensure all children get the best start in life!

Hours: Full Time 37 hours

Salary: £28,598 - £31,022

As a Best Start Family Hub Practitioner, you will undertake an active role working with integrated partners and local communities to achieve best outcomes for children and families.

You will be responsible for the delivery of activities and interventions across the Best Start Family Hub Network.

We require an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner who can build effective relationships with children, young people, families and partners. You will be able to provide direct support to help children, young people, and families through delivery of the family support offer.

There is a substantive role of Family Support Worker with this role, further discussion to be held at interview.

Please contact Shirley Shea on 01384 818780 or Nicola Wellings on 01384 813954 for an informal chat.

Visits to a Best Start Family Hub are encouraged.

You will be required to work across the 5 Family Hubs listed below:

Best Start Family Hub Brierley Hill

Best Start Family Hub Dudley

Best Start Family Hub Coseley

Best Start Family Hub Lye

Best Start Family Hub Stourbridge

Please see job description, person specification and job brief for further details.

Closing date: 26th July 2026

Interviews to be held week commencing 3rd August and will involve a panel interview and a young person interview.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time

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Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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Salary range

£28,598 - £31,022 per year