Children and Family Worker - Through Care and Pathways

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated Children and Family Worker for the Pathways Programme within the Through Care Service. The role focuses on supporting children in care to develop peer networks and access support through direct and group work techniques, with collaboration across partner agencies.

You will work with families, carers, Social Workers, Personal Advisers, and other professionals to deliver tailored practical, emotional, and relational support aligned to individual plans

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, and/or families.
• Understanding of issues affecting children in care and care leavers.
• Skilled at building positive relationships and group work.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group work with children in care to build relationships.
• Support with practical life skills, emotional wellbeing, and education/employment.
• Collaborate with families, carers, Social Workers, Personal Advisers, and other professionals.

Skills

Relationship building

Group work

Communication

Trauma-informed practice

Care experience

Job description

Our Values

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.

Our Values

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.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do 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.

We are seeking a dedicated and committed Children and Family Worker to join our Through Care Service, working specifically within the Pathways Programme. This role focuses on supporting children and young people as they transition from care to independence, and specifically supports them to develop a peer network and access support via direct and group work techniques.

You will work closely with partner agencies to deliver practical, emotional, and relational support tailored to individual plans for children in care.

The Pathways Programme supports children in care to navigate key transitions such as housing, education, employment, health, and relationships. The programme is built on trusted relationships, trauma-informed practice, and a strong belief in young people’s strengths and potential.

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.

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.

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?

The role is to lead individual and group work with children in care to support them in building consistent relationships. You will support children in care with practical life skills, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in education, training, or employment and work closely with the Coventry House Project.

The role works collaboratively with families, carers, Social Workers, Personal Advisers, and other professionals.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

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 seeking a passionate individual who is skilled at building positive relationships, group work and communication. You will be organised and committed to trauma-informed practice. You will have experience of working with children, young people, and/or families and have an understanding of the issues affecting children in care and care leavers.

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

Interview date: 14th October 2026

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.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different 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.

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 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• A Candidates Guide to Coventry City Council Childrens Services (4).pdf
• Coventry City Council Application Process (16).pdf
• Children and Family Worker Job Description and Person Specification (5).pdf