Advanced Social Worker (Children in Care)

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

-Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
-Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
-Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
-Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
-Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As an "outstanding" Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.

Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.

What is the job role?

Would you like to join an outstanding authority and be part of a great service?

We have one permanent position and one 12-month fixed-term contract.

As an advanced Social Worker, you will work as part of a team (under 12's), but also be responsible for your own case load and work with autonomy. The role includes supporting team members through mentoring, coaching and advancing the expertise and professional competence and confidence of others. You will progress children's care plans from the first court hearing through to final orders. You will be aspirational in achieving good outcomes and advocating for our children.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

You will join a supportive and dedicated children in care team who work with families from the first court hearing and progress their journey all the way through to the child's final care plan and beyond, working with children from birth to aged 12 years.

Experience in court work, reunification, care planning, children in need and adoption is required. You will also share your skills and knowledge, passion, and develop newly qualified staff within the service.

If you are restorative and relational, and want to join us in empowering, supporting, advocating, and creating change for the children and families of Coventry, then please apply.

If you need help or support completing your application, please visit our accessibility page to learn how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria:

-Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
-Are currently in care or have previously been in care
-If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies