Connected Persons Team Senior Social Worker

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organisation in Coventry is seeking a Senior Social Worker to assess and supervise foster carers in the Connected Persons Team. This full-time role requires strong assessment and supervision skills, a Social Work qualification, and the ability to collaborate effectively with social work teams. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, focused on high-quality care for connected persons and special guardians.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for eligible candidates

Support for application process

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work qualification and be registered with the relevant body.
• Experience in managing assessments for foster carers.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess prospective foster carers and supervise existing ones.
• Support team managers with initial assessments.
• Enhance support to carers through training.

Skills

Assessment and supervision skills

Collaboration with social work teams

Training and event support

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Connected Persons Team Senior Social Worker, Coventry

Client: Coventry City Council

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bdaf1f058b09

Job Views: 10

Posted: 25.08.2025

Expiry Date: 09.10.2025

Job Description:

What is the job role?

We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to assess social workers and supervise connected persons foster carers. This is a full-time position - 37 hours per week, for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

The connected persons team focuses on supporting children in their extended family networks, aligning with our family valued programme. Successful candidates will contribute to this growth area and support high-quality care for connected persons and special guardians.

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

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Who are we looking for?

The candidate will manage assessments of prospective carers, supervise foster carers, support team managers with initial assessments, and collaborate with children’s social work teams. There will also be opportunities to enhance support to carers through training and events.

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

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for candidates who are members of the Armed Forces and veterans, currently in care or previously in care, or disabled/with a long-term health condition, provided they meet minimum role requirements.

For full details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page. Applications suspected of using AI without justification will be rejected.

Interview date: 3rd September

For further information, contact Debbie Corkett, Team Manager, at [emailprotected].

About Coventry

Coventry is a vibrant, diverse city with a history of community-driven social change. We are committed to excellence, recruiting talented individuals dedicated to improving community services.