Community Case Worker

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Coventry City Council as a Community Case Worker, where you will play a vital role in supporting community needs through multidisciplinary teamwork. This position offers a diverse caseload, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer a supportive environment that fosters development.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Support for application process

Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to engage with community members and professionals.
• Proactive in decision-making regarding care planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate urgent responses tailored to community needs.
• Support hospital discharges and provide reablement services.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Nurses, and other practitioners.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Job description

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.

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines our purpose and approach, underpinning the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.

Our work aims to support the strategy of: Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources, and abilities available to people.

Our Values

Aligned with our One Coventry Values, we aim to ensure our communities are represented across our workforce. We are committed to being a truly inclusive organization that encourages diversity of all kinds, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to make a meaningful difference to our residents, ensuring equity and respect are at the core of our actions.

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 listen and work together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to improve continuously.
• Own and be accountable: We work collaboratively to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We prioritize diversity and inclusion in all we do.

What is the job role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Case Worker within one of our One Coventry Integrated Teams. These teams are built around localities to coordinate urgent responses tailored to community needs, including supporting hospital discharges and providing short-term reablement services.

Since no two cases are alike, you’ll enjoy a diverse caseload and opportunities to develop your skills. Our teams pride themselves on providing a supportive environment that fosters personal development and professional growth. This is a great time to join us as we expand within the Local Integrated Teams in partnership with health system providers.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Who are we looking for?

We seek someone who is compassionate, resilient under pressure, self-motivated, and a team player. In this role, you will engage directly with community members, working closely with Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other practitioners in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

With excellent relationship-building skills, you will collaborate with team members across various locations, including hospitals and care providers. Using a strengths-based approach, you will make confident decisions regarding residents’ rehabilitation, care planning, and independence promotion. Your proactive problem-solving skills will help achieve positive outcomes for individuals.

We offer a varied, fulfilling role where you can influence community services, work collaboratively with stakeholders, and leave a lasting impact in a dynamic multi-agency setting.

We especially welcome applications from minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community for senior leadership roles. All applicants with protected or non-protected characteristics are encouraged to apply.

For more information about this role and our journey so far, please contact:

• Carolyn McConnell at [e-mail]
• Dennison Adu-Amoako at [e-mail]
• Ellis Walton at [e-mail]

If you need support with your application, please visit our accessibility page for assistance.

We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for specific groups, including Armed Forces members/veterans, current or former care recipients, and disabled individuals or those with long-term health conditions, provided minimum role requirements are met.

Interview date: Week commencing 9th June 2025.

About Coventry

Coventry boasts a proud, innovative, and vibrant community spirit, with a history of social change and community collaboration. We are committed to excellence, employing around 5,100 staff from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to recruit and develop talented individuals dedicated to making a difference in our communities.

Join us to enjoy a rewarding benefits package. For more details, visit our vacancies page.