Senior Practitioner- Help and Protection

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.

Our Values are:

Are you ready to take your social work career to the next level? We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join our Help and Protection South or Centralarea team on a permanent basis.

As a Senior Practitioner/Deputy Team Manager within our Childrens Services Team, you will assume a crucial role in managing and delivering effective and efficient services for children, young people, and their families.

Your responsibilities include providing professional supervision, adhering to Social Work England's code of practice, and contributing to team development. This role involves complex assessments, case management, and collaboration with other agencies to ensure the well-being of service users. Flexibility and commitment to working outside office hours are essential to meet the diverse needs of families.

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).

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner/Deputy Team Manager with a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, national standards, and departmental policies.

If you are a highly motivated and skilled social worker with a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding role within our dynamic Childrens Services Management Team.

For an informal conversation about the roles please contactSandra Kerr - sandra.kerr@coventry.gov.uk or Nicky Davies - Nicky.davies@coventry.gov.uk

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit ouraccessibility pageto see how we can assist you.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Please note The£3000 retention payment will be awarded after 12 months of continuous service in the post, provided the employment commences before March 31, 2024.

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

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Coventry City Council

Address

Coventry

CV1 1FS

Employer's website

https://www.coventry.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)