Personal Advisor

at  Coventry City Council

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?
We are recruiting Personal Advisers for the Through Care service. This is an exciting post and you will provide direct support to care leavers. The role involves ensuring that care leavers are supported and achieve positive outcomes with a basis in a family-valued approach and relationship-based practice.
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?
A dedicated practitioner with experience working with children, young people, or adults

Successful candidate will:

• Have the ability to manage a caseload of young people with differing levels of complexities and challenges.
• Have the ability to independently manage their diary and to prioritise conflicting demands.
• Are flexible and tenacious in their approach, also being willing to support colleagues when needed.
• Are able to build and maintain relationships with young people, being persistent with difficult to engage young people.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please feel free to contact daniel.hayward@coventry.gov.uk
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

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.
Interview date(s): Week beginning 29/07/2024.
About Coventry

• 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 conditio