Advanced Social Worker

Advanced Social Worker (Fixed Term contract 12 months) Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI‑powered advice on this job and other exclusive features. Our Values Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. About The Team We Are Recruiting To 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 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. What is the job role? Are you a dedicated and passionate Social Worker / Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner who wants to make a lasting impact on children, young people, and families in an Ofsted “Good” authority? We are looking for an Advanced Social Worker (Advanced Practitioner) to join the South area Help and Protection team on a secondment. Responsibilities Oversee a caseload of the most complex cases in children’s services. Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and experienced Social Workers. Guide and offer professional wisdom in high‑complexity situations. Make decisions on case work from Children in Need to Permanency Planning, including Court Work. Champion principles of diversity and inclusion in workplace culture and service delivery. Contract Details This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract between December 2025 and December 2026. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are not offering sponsorship. The position is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Who are we looking for? You will possess a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration. You will have experience working with children and families in a statutory social care setting and demonstrable experience in decision‑making on case work from Children in Need to Permanency Planning, including Court Work. You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge, and developing others. The children, families and young people we work with come from a variety of backgrounds; cultural competence, representation and understanding of unique experiences and perspectives are vital. Guaranteed Interview Scheme Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Those currently in care or who have previously been in care Individuals who consider themselves disabled or who have a long‑term health condition Senior Level Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Other Industries: Government Administration Attached Documents Coventry City Council Application Process.pdf Job Description and Person Specification G8.pdf Candidates Guide to Coventry City Council Children’s Services.pdf For an informal conversation about the role please contact Colette Johnson (Colette.Johnson@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. For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification that the Council considers reasonable. About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting‑edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. With around 5100 staff from a range of backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package – to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr