Senior Practitioner

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual retention payment £1,500

Free parking for Social Workers

Flexible 9-day fortnight

Wellbeing and supervision support

Generous annual leave 28–32 days

Job summary

Coventry City Council's Children’s Services seeks a Senior Practitioner to lead and deliver services for children, young people and families. You will provide professional supervision, ensure compliance with Social Work England, and help develop the team while meeting diverse needs, including working outside standard hours.

Applicants must have current registration with Social Work England and knowledge of legislation, care management and child protection.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Experience with assessment methods, care management and casework.
• Experience in statutory work in childcare/child protection.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage risk in complex and urgent situations.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to other agencies and professionals.
• Supervise and support other staff in the team.
• Contribute to development and improvement of the service.
• Maintain high standards of practice and record keeping.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Risk assessment

Legislation knowledge

Casework methods

Work under pressure

Job description

a year additional annual leaveFamily-friendly and flexible working policiesProfessional Support Service providing administrative support to practitionersSalary sacrifice schemes including car leasing and cycle to workRegular wellbeing weeks, activities and support sessions to look after your wellbeingA genuinely inclusive culture where diversity, belonging and allyship matterAnd more

What Ofsted Said About Us

\"Social workers spoke positively of working in Coventry. The leadership team is reported to be visible and approachable.\" \"As adopters of the Race Equality Code, leaders have embraced diversity and adopted a clear anti-racist position.\" \"By creating a culture of belonging, leaders have done much to strengthen the workforce in Coventry.\" This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to be part of a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking service where your work will make a real difference every day. Come and be part of our journey!

About the role:

You will assume a crucial role in managing and delivering effective and efficient services for children, young people, and their families. Your responsibilities include providing professional supervision, adhering to Social Work England's code of practice, and contributing to team development. Flexibility and commitment to working outside office hours are essential to meet the diverse needs of families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for: Assessing and managing risk in complex and urgent situations. Providing professional advice and guidance to other agencies and professionals. Supervising and supporting other staff members in the team. Ensuring high standards of practice and record keeping. Contributing to the development and improvement of the service. All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker who has: 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 in childcare/child protection. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with children and young people and families

Reference: 338479Posted: 2026-06-01Closing date: 2026-12-30Location: CoventrySalary: 45091 - 52413/yearType: Full timeEmployer: Coventry City Council

Join an 'Outstanding' Children's Service Looking for your next step in social work? Join a service where children, families and social workers are at the heart of everything we do. Coventry Children's Services is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a reflection of the passion, dedication and ambition of our teams across the city. We are committed to creating the very best outcomes for children and young people, while also ensuring our workforce feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.

Why Join Us?

Highly competitive salary packages 1,500 Annual Retention Payment

• Clear career progression pathways and structured development panelsFlexible 9-day fortnight working schemeFree parking for Social WorkersDedicated wellbeing and clinical supervision supportGenerous annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 32 daysOption to buy up to 10 days