Social Worker - Childrens Disability Team

at  Coventry City Council

About the team we are recruiting to
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. 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.
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 currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join our Childrens Disabilities team on a permanent basis.
You will be responsible for leading plans for children with complex needs and disabilities. Children and families will be allocated by a team manager which may include complex case assessments and supervision, including planned intensive interventions of looked after children, parents, carers, child protection, and children in need.
You will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and reviewing of plans within multi-agency meetings relating to the assessed complex needs of children, young people, and their families. Developing effective working partnerships is key with those within their families, carers, and significant others in the light of the child/young person.
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?
We are looking for an ambitious, professional, conscientious social worker to join our team.
You will need to have worked with children and young people with complex needs and disabilities, be knowledgeable about the challenges experienced by families as a whole and be skilled in completing assessments and developing outcomes focussed and child-friendly plans.
The children, families, young people and adults we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives.
For an informal conversation about this challenging and rewarding role, please contact Sam Horsley – Team Manager – samantha.horsley@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.
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