Practitioner

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Coventry is recruiting a Senior Practitioner for their Emergency Duty Team. This role involves overseeing Children and Family Workers and responding to urgent social care requests outside standard hours. Candidates must hold current Social Work England registration and have relevant statutory work experience. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in community welfare.

Qualifications

• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Experience of carrying out a range of statutory work with adults, children and housing matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the work of Children and Family Workers.
• Collaborate with agencies to address urgent social care needs.
• Respond to all requests for assistance during the out of hours shift.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of assessment methods

Effective relationship building

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join our Emergency Duty Team on a permanent part time basis. The Emergency Duty Team (out of hours social care) offers essential support services outside standard office hours to address urgent social care needs and reduce the likelihood of emergencies. EDT handles social care emergencies that cannot be safely left to the following working day and responds to the whole Coventry community, including Children’s Services, Housing, Adult Social Care and Youth Justice Services, aligning with the overarching principles and objectives of these disciplines. The Emergency Duty Team provides an out of hours emergency service between 5pm and 8.30am throughout the week, including weekends, and are office based during these times. The team responds to safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people, their families and adults, and also provides an out of hours housing service.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the work of Children and Family Workers. In partnership with agencies, the post holder will respond to all requests for assistance received during the work shift with a particular focus on promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, adults and families of Coventry until core working hours. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. This role does not offer sponsorship. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the work of Children and Family Workers within the Emergency Duty Team.
• Respond to all requests for assistance received during the out of hours shift, with a focus on safeguarding the welfare of children, adults and families in Coventry.
• Collaborate with agencies to address urgent social care needs outside core working hours.
• Promote safeguarding and undertake statutory and non-statutory work as required across adults, children and housing matters.

Qualifications

• A current registration with Social Work England.
• A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• A proven ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of assessment methods, care management and casework methods.
• Experience of carrying out a range of statutory work with adults, children and housing matters.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with adults, children, young people and families.

Values and Diversity

In line with our One Coventry Values, we strive to ensure our communities are represented across the workforce. We are an 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, keeping equity and respect at the heart of everything we do.

• 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.

About Coventry City Council

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 are embarking on a journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a Good Local Authority, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and to delivering high-quality services for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are dedicated to putting children and families at the centre of practice. We invite you to be part of our team and contribute to making a meaningful difference in Coventry’s communities. Coventry has a proud, innovative, creative, and diverse spirit, with around 5100 staff from varied backgrounds. To learn more about rewards and benefits, please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups. To qualify, you must meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following 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 have a long-term health condition