Senior Practitioner - Help And Protection Team

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 89,544,000 - 99,187,200; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the South locality to work in the Children’s Help and Protection Team. You will handle statutory safeguarding work, assessments and care planning for complex cases in Coventry, with hybrid working options.

The role focuses on high‑quality practice, timely services, and collaborative work with families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration
• Experience safeguarding children and families
• Strong assessment and planning abilities
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 20 children and families
• Undertake assessments and develop effective care plans
• Work with children in need of support and protection
• Manage child protection and safeguarding interventions
• Build positive relationships with families and partner agencies
• Contribute to decision-making and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate and timely case records
• Support high-quality social work practice within the team

Skills

Social work experience

Safeguarding & child protection

Assessment skills

Communication & partnerships

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Help and Protection Team within the South locality. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated social work professional to work within a supportive case‑holding team, helping to safeguard children and improve outcomes for families across Coventry.

Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Senior Practitioner within the South Social Worker Case‑holding Team, you will work with children and families requiring statutory intervention, providing high‑quality assessments, safeguarding support and care planning.

You will play a key role in supporting complex casework, promoting best practice and ensuring that children receive timely and effective services that meet their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of approximately 20 children and families
• Undertaking assessments and developing effective plans
• Working with children in need of support and protection
• Managing child protection and safeguarding interventions
• Building positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies
• Contributing to high‑quality decision‑making and risk assessment
• Maintaining accurate and timely case recording
• Supporting the delivery of excellent social work practice within the team

Requirements

• Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• 3+ years post‑qualified experience within Children's Services
• Strong experience of safeguarding and child protection work
• Excellent assessment, planning and analytical skills
• The ability to manage complex cases and competing priorities
• A child‑focused and outcome‑driven approach to practice
• Strong communication and partnership‑working skills

Team: South Social Worker case holding Team

Location: 257 Stretton Avenue, Coventry, CV3 3HQ

Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed at interview.

Why Join Coventry City Council?

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families and providing a supportive environment where social workers can develop and thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established team that values high‑quality practice, professional development and positive outcomes for children and young people.

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity as a Senior Practitioner, we would love to hear from you.