Senior Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council's Emergency Duty Team (out-of-hours social care) seeks a Senior Practitioner to lead and support frontline workers, handling urgent social care needs outside normal hours and coordinating across Children's Services, Housing, Adult Social Care and Youth Justice.

You will oversee safeguarding for children and adults, participate in decision-making under pressure, and promote equity and inclusion within a busy, skilled team in Coventry.

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

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for overseeing/supporting the work of Children and Family Workers.
• In partnership with agencies, the post holder will be responsible for responding 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.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Decision making under pressure

Care management

Relationship building

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Emergency Duty Team

ONE Friargate, Station Square, Coventry , CV1 2GN

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary Range: £46,579 - £54,143 + 20% allowance

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 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?

As a member of the Council’s Responsive Services, the Emergency Duty Team (out-of-hours social care) offers essential support services, generally outside of standard office hours, to address urgent social care needs and reduce the likelihood of emergencies occurring. EDT ensure that any Social Care emergencies that cannot be safely left to the following working day are dealt with, responding to the whole of the community of Coventry, including Children's Services, Housing, Adult Social Care and Youth Justice Services, therefore considering the overarching principles and objectives of these disciplines.

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) 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. They also provide an out-of-hours housing service.

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing/supporting the work of Children and Family Workers. In partnership with agencies, the post holder will be responsible for responding 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. 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?

The Emergency Duty Team are seeking to recruit a Senior Practitioner who is an inclusive leader who values diversity and promotes a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. We are seeking a person who is committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported.

You should be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others.

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 with adults, children and housing matters.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with adults, children, young people and families

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

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.

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Salary Range

£46,579 - £54,143 + 20% allowance

Job Category

Children's Services