Careers
Updated 30th August 2018
Dudley Lodge offer residential and community-based parenting assessments from our centres in Coventry and Birmingham. To work as part of a team in a residential and community based setting; providing detailed objective evidence based assessment recordings in line with the Working Together 2013 Assessment Framework. To examine and observe the nature of the interactions between the child, family and environmental factors and are key in helping make sound recommendations and to inform on future planning.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to complement our staff team to join our established and well respected family assessment charity. We offer competitive rates of pay, excellent working conditions, ongoing training, and the opportunity to develop within the organisation.
Are you looking for a Change in Career or to gain experience in the field of Social Care/ Social Work? Then look no further and apply to join us and become one of our Team.
We have roles for Bank Family Workers, Waking Night Workers and Family Assessment Workers; no previous experience is required as we induct and train our workers. Employees can go on to gain Social Care Qualifications.
The successful candidates will join the company to become part of the welcoming and friendly team.
We offer a great range of benefits including on-site parking an employee assistance programme, offering independent advice and support 24 hours a day, a contributory pension scheme, Health Care benefits and Childcare Vouchers Scheme. Tea, coffee, water and fruit are also available to staff free of charge.
If your still not sure feel free to discuss any of our vacancies on 02476 502800 and ask to speak with the HR Team or Centre Administrator.
We are currently recruiting for:
Team/Case Manager (Coventry)
Job Title: Team/Case Manager
Grade: Scale 36 - 44 £34,802 - £43,142
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Does the post require a Enhanced DBS check? Yes
An exciting opportunity to work directly with families by joining one of the leading residential and community-based parenting assessment centres in the country.
Dudley Lodge offer residential and community-based parenting assessments from our centres in Coventry and Birmingham. We are looking for qualified social workers to join our stable, committed and experienced Senior Management Team to help deliver fair, robust and evidenced based assessments. We offer on-site parking, excellent working conditions, flexible working times, ongoing training, and the opportunity to develop management and supervision skills, enhanced holidays (after qualifying period), contributory pension, private medical insurance (after qualifying period), employee assistance programme.
Key duties will include:
Case managing up to three families (community based or residential) at any one time and provide cover for any absent Team/Case Manager.
Conducting high quality assessments which fall within the “Working Together to Safeguard Children” protocol.
Devising, implementing, supervising and evaluating work programmes incorporating direct interventions
Completing reports and finalising the assessment process making decisive recommendations
Representing the organisation at Court, providing written and verbal evidence as required.
To actively promote Dudley’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at a level appropriate to this group.
Applicants will need to be registered with the HCPC
Application Pack:
To Download the application click here
To Download the Job Description and person spec click here
Closing Date: Thursday 20th September 2018 (By 5:30pm)
Applicants that have not been selected for an interview please assume you have not been successful if you do not hear from us by within 2 weeks from the close date.
Applicants that have been successful will need to be available to attend a group interview on Tuesday 25th September 2018. (10:00 am - 12:00 noon) following this successful applicant’s will be invited back for an interview on either Thursday 27th or Friday 28th September.
Bank Family Workers (Birmingham & Coventry)
Job Title: Bank Family Worker
Grade: Scale Point 14 – 21 (£9.35 - £11.37 ph)
Hours: Zero hours contract – on an ‘as and when’ basis
Hours will consist of both 7:30 am - 3:00 pm & 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Does the post require an Enhanced DBS check? Yes
To work as part of a team in a residential and community based setting; providing detailed objective evidence based assessment recordings in line with the National Assessment Framework. To include undertaking individual sessions of work with families in order to promote positive parenting.
To provide quality & detailed evidence based assessment observation recordings. These examine the nature of the interactions between the child, family and environmental factors and are key in helping make sound recommendations and to inform on future planning.
To provide appropriate advice and guidance to families in accordance with their work Programmes.
To work in partnership with colleagues i.e. Team/Case Managers, Training Manager etc.
To provide a high quality and dependable standard of service which meet our organisations values and standards.
Application Pack:
Download the job description HERE
Download the Person Specification click HERE
Download an application form click HERE
Waking Night Workers
Job Title: Waking Night Worker
Grade: Scale Point 14 – 21 (£9.35 - £11.37 ph)
Hours: Hours: 9:30 pm – 7:30 am (please state your availability on application form)
Centre: Birmingham & Coventry
Does the post require an Enhanced DBS check? Yes
To work as part of a team in a residential and community based setting; providing detailed objective evidence based assessment recordings in line with the National Assessment Framework.
To include undertaking individual sessions of work with families in order to promote positive parenting.
To provide quality & detailed evidence based assessment observation recordings. These examine the nature of the interactions between the child, family and environmental factors and are key in helping make sound recommendations and to inform on future planning.
To provide appropriate advice and guidance to families in accordance with their work Programmes.
To work in partnership with colleagues i.e. Team/Case Managers, Training Manager etc.
To provide a high quality and dependable standard of service which meet our organisations values and standards.
Carrying out observations and recording the interactions between the child and family for assessment purposes.
Undertaking individual sessions of work with families in order to promote positive parenting; providing appropriate advice and guidance to families in accordance with their work programmes.
Taking responsibility for the security of the building and maintaining a safe environment for residents.
Undertaking ongoing risk assessments of families, acting decisively to protect children.
Carrying out admin and domestic duties.
To actively promote Dudley’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at a level appropriate to this group.
Applicant should also be flexible to cover other night shifts as and when required to meet business needs.
Application Pack:
Download the job description here.
Download the Person Specification click here
Download an application form click HERE
Children and Families Volunteer Workers (Birmingham and Coventry)
Hours: 2-6 hours per week for at least 6 months
Is the job exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act? Yes
Does the post require a DBS check? Yes
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to complement our staff team. Our volunteers provide support to the children and families resident in our centres.
Application Pack:
Download job description for the Volunteer role HERE.
Download person specification for the Volunteer role HERE.
Download an application form for the Volunteer position HERE.
Please contact Eileen Taylor on (024) 7650 2800 for an application pack.
Director-Trustees (Voluntary Post)
Would you like to join us in the challenges and rewards of governing our organisation which has been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted?. If so we are seeking additional Trustee-Directors.
These voluntary posts are responsible for the governance of our long established organisation which has a national reputation for offering high quality residential and community based family assessments from both our sites. The Trustee-Directors play a crucial role in our organisation and the next stage of our exciting developments in other safeguarding children services.
We seek experienced members of the public as Trustee-Directors. We are keen to recruit individuals who are highly motivated and willing to actively participate and play an effective part on the Board. You will be committed and have the ability to think creatively. You will promote Dudley Lodge’s continued success through strategic planning and reviews. All our Trustee-Directors subscribe to our core values in everything they do.
Trustee Job Description & Person Specification
Trustee Application Form
Are the jobs exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act? Yes
Does the post require a DBS check? Yes
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Dudley Lodge adhere to a safer recruitment policy, therefore the post is subject to reference checks, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Reference checks will be carried out to all organisations where an applicant has worked with children or vulnerable adults since leaving school.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
“We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons”
Please return applications by the deadline provided
Email: recruitment@dudleylodge.co.uk
Or post to Dudley Lodge, 143 Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AT.