Senior Care and Community Services Officer

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Coventry City Council Full time

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.
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.
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.
The Through Care Service works with looked after children and care leavers. The service is co-located with carers advisors, a housing liaison officer and a UASC liaison officer. Through Care is an innovative and dynamic service involved in national pilots of Lifelong Links, Leaving Well and New Belongings and were shortlisted for the 2019 social workers of the year awards. Coventry is part of the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.
In Coventry, we are investing in practice and new posts have been fundedto ensure we keep caseloads of social workers ata level that is manageable, where work-life balance can be really achieved, and where we work together to deliver good outcomes for children and families.
Due to the investment, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic social workerto work within the Through Care service. This service works with looked-after children and care leavers from 12-25.
As a worker, you have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with children and young people and help them reach their full potential. You will be expected to be a team player and the ability to engage and communicate with young people is essential.
You should have a sound knowledge of the legislation and regulations surrounding looked-after children and care leavers, with the ability to apply this to your practice.
The work includes Court Work as we transfer children into the service at the initial hearing to ensure social workers who will be working with children and young people long-term are involved with care planning at this stage. The roles also involve managing adolescent risk and a good understanding of contextual safeguarding is desirable.
Preparing Care/ Pathway Plans
Managing adolescent risk
Supervising, supporting and monitoring young people who are moving into independent living.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit ouraccessibility pageto see how we can assist you.
About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit

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