Senior Practitioner Edge of Care

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.
Edge of Care Services is a team which provides support to children and young people who are at risk of entering the care system, or are experiencing crisis within their homes which could lead to them being taken into the care of the Local Authority. The team is made up of Adolescent Support workers, a Therapist, a Senior Practitioner, a Business Support Officer and a Team Manager, which brings a range of experience and expertise whilst also working with partner agencies, communities, young people, children and their families.
What is the job role?
This is an exciting opportunity to have a “Key Role” in combining direct practice with service and professional development.
You will be assisting the Edge Of Care Services Manager by providing reflective supervision to staff, advising on roles and practices, contributing to audits, action plans, and communication, preparing for supervision, deputising at meetings, and covering rotas. Additionally, support staff meetings, undertake development tasks, ensure quality assurance, and provide constructive feedback. All tasks should align with departmental policy and include management oversight of court reports and on-call duties as required.
Fixed Term contract for 12 months.
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?
In order to shape and deliver our services in an effective way, we want to ensure that we have employees from a range of different backgrounds, identities and different lived experiences so that we are able to meet the needs of all the communities that we serve.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to rise to the challenge of keeping children “Out Of Care.” With a reassuring presence, calm in a crisis and able to work with families in their homes, helping them make changes and stay together.
You need to be passionate about working with children, young people, and their families, and demonstrate strong leadership and role modelling to keep families together.
Help us to transform the lives and futures of children & young people on the “Edge of Care.”

• 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