Job Description

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the West Team within Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and established case-holding team, working directly with children and families to deliver effective safeguarding interventions and positive outcomes.

Rate: 28.55 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Social Worker within the West Team, you will manage a varied caseload and work with children and families requiring statutory support and intervention.

Key responsibilities

• Completing Child and Family Assessments
• Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries
• Working with Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children
• Supporting families through the Public Law Outline (PLO) process
• Initiating care proceedings where required
• Developing effective support and intervention plans
• Delivering direct work with children and families
• Assessing and managing risk to ensure children's safety and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Preparing court reports and providing instructions to Legal Services when necessary

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Experience of Child Protection, Children in Need and Looked After Children work
• Experience completing Child and Family Assessments
• Knowledge of the Public Law Outline (PLO) process and court work
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team practice
• Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills

Experience

• A thorough understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and social work practice standards
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and legal processes relating to children's social care
• Experience of multi-agency working and partnership engagement
• The ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional judgments
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Strong recording and case management skills, ensuring compliance with data protection and information governance requirements

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
• Contribute to meetings, reports and reviews both verbally and in writing
• Participate in supervision, training and development opportunities
• Support service improvement and contribute positively to team objectives

Why Join Coventry City Council?

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering high-quality services for children and families and offers a supportive environment where social workers can thrive professionally.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work within an experienced and supportive team
• Develop specialist safeguarding and court skills
• Benefit from regular supervision and professional development
• Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families across Coventry

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive local authority, we would love to hear from you.