Social Worker - Help and Protection Team

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Help & Protection Team based within the Families For All Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic frontline service, helping to safeguard children and support families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

Rate: £28.55 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Social Worker within the Help & Protection Team, you will work directly with children, young people and families, undertaking statutory interventions and delivering high-quality social work practice.

You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding work and direct interventions for children and families with complex needs. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a commitment to delivering child-centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and departmental procedures
• Undertaking complex assessments and developing effective intervention plans
• Managing Children in Need and Child Protection cases
• Delivering direct support and interventions to children and families
• Assessing and managing risk to ensure the safety and welfare of children
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Supporting families through legal planning processes where required
• Preparing reports and providing instructions to Legal Services for court proceedings
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records using Coventry City Council's recording systems
• Participating in supervision, training and continuous professional development activities
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the service

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Experience within Children's Services, particularly safeguarding and child protection
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and social work practice standards
• Experience completing assessments and managing statutory casework
• Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills
• The ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partner agencies
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families

Working Arrangements

• The team operates a duty rota system, with social workers on duty 1 week in every 4
• During duty weeks, staff are required to be office-based all week
• The service is predominantly office-based to support collaborative practice and service delivery
• Working from home can be arranged for 1 day per week, subject to service requirements

Why Join Coventry City Council?

• Opportunity to work within a well-established Help & Protection service
• Supportive team environment and management structure
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Coventry

If you are a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you.