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 necessaryRequirements

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 skillsExperience

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 objectivesWhy 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 CoventryIf 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed