Senior Children Services Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom https:www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uksitemap Full time

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and 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.

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

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, you will be managing the operations of the Reunification Service, supporting staff meetings, undertaking development tasks, ensuring quality assurance, and providing constructive feedback. All tasks should align with departmental policy and include management oversight of court reports and on-call duties as required.

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).

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.

Encouraging Diverse Applications:

Our workforce data shows that men are under-represented at management level and encourage applicants from this background to apply.

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.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

About Coventry:

Coventry 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 Coventry City Council Vacancies.

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