Social Worker - Childrens Services (West Team)

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.