Team Leader - Edge of 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.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
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.

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, 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 a 'Good' 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?
Fixed term contract until 15th July 2026

We are seeking Team Leader in the Edge of Care Service (EOC) who has a positive attitude; has excellent analytical skills who cares about making a difference to the outcomes of vulnerable children and families, who can work effectively with key stakeholders and can take others along the journey with them. We want a dynamic leader to drive forward the positive change that has been made and further strengthen the service with their creative leadership skills.

We are currently looking for a manager to support the EOC leadership team to further develop the service and workforce. Come and join us at an exciting time and be part of the Edge of Care’s Journey as we expand, we are a team that works with children and families across the city to prevent them from becoming looked after by the Local Authority. This is an exciting service to be a part of with the voice of the child central to all the work we do, the service works with children, and young people from the ages of 8 – 18.

Joining us as a Team Leader you’ll lead, manage, and motivate staff members from the entire workforce. You will work closely alongside a Senior Practitioner, deputising for them in their absence. You will also lead on areas of development for the service as directed by the Service Manager.

You will be part of the Edge of Care Leadership Team and provide supervision to Adolescent support workers and Therapeutic Practitioners. You will motivate and support our workforce, creating an environment for social care practice to flourish. It is a fast paced, energetic, and exciting area to work in, you will be part of a close-knit team ensuring the very start of the child’s journey within Children’s Services is the best it can be.

You will provide management oversight to the team and promote a positive working culture where Children are at the heart of everything we do. The Team Leader will be contributing to daily allocations, having oversight and shared management of the EOC inbox, telephone system and on call facility, performance management and development of staff within a busy team.

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?

We are looking for an experienced Children’s Worker to rise to the challenge of keeping children “Out Of Care” and supervising a team of workers in supporting families with trauma related issues.

You need to possess a reassuring presence, be calm in a crisis and be able to work with families in their homes, helping them to make changes and stay together.

Within the role you will be working with management in leading and supporting a team of workers, and having an oversight of all of the cases that are referred into the service.

It is essential that you bring experience of working with “Children & Families” and hold a relevant BTEC or NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care, alongside training in childcare or child development.

The Edge of Care Service keep Children and Young People at the heart of all our work, we listen, respond and value our families and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a “Key Role” in combining direct practice with service and professional development.

Are you innovative, positive, dedicated and not afraid of change or challenge? Then help us to transform the lives and futures of children & young people on the “Edge of Care”.

You will need to be passionate about working with Children, Young people and their families to keep them together.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a self-starter

Has strong organisational and people management skills.

Thrives in a busy and diverse environment, with a strong ability to multi-task

Can problem solve, use their own initiative, be organised and able to delegate and give instructions when needed.

Has great attention to detail along with excellent communication skills

Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from you.

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

Interview date(s): 4th April 2025

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 below 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.