Social Worker - Fostering Service

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary packages

Clear career progression pathways

DBS renewed and paid for

Flexible 9-day fortnight

Free parking for Social Workers

Wellbeing and clinical supervision

Generous annual leave 28–32 days

Option to buy additional leave

Family-friendly policies

Admin support for practitioners

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing weeks and support sessions

Inclusive culture with belonging and a

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Social Worker to join a values-driven, supportive team and work to safeguard and improve outcomes for children, families and adults throughout the city.

You will build meaningful relationships, conduct high-quality assessments, collaborate with partners, manage risk and promote safety, while championing wellbeing and independence. You’ll contribute to learning, reflection and continuous improvement across Coventry.

Responsibilities

• Building meaningful, respectful relationships with individuals, families and carers
• Completing high-quality assessments that inform effective planning and decision-making
• Working collaboratively with partners, agencies and communities
• Using your professional judgement to manage risk and promote safety
• Championing the rights, wellbeing and independence of the people you support
• Contributing to a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement
• You will be encouraged to bring your ideas, your passion and your professional curiosity to help shape excellent practice across Coventry

Job description

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
• Clear career progression pathways and structured development panels
• Socia Work England reimbursement annually
• DBS renewed and paid for as you progress
• Flexible 9-day fortnight working scheme
• Free parking for Social Workers
• Dedicated wellbeing and clinical supervision support
• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 32 days
• Option to buy up to 10 days a year additional annual leave
• Family-friendly and flexible working policies
• Professional Support Service providing administrative support to practitioners
• Salary sacrifice schemes including car leasing and cycle to work
• Regular wellbeing weeks, activities and support sessions to look after your wellbeing
• A genuinely inclusive culture where diversity, belonging and allyship matter
• And much 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!

You will assume a crucial role in managing and delivering effective and efficient services for children, young people, and their families.

What is the job role?

As a Social Worker at Coventry City Council, you will play a vital role in supporting children, families and adults across our city. You'll work as part of a values-driven, supportive team, using your professional expertise to safeguard, empower and improve outcomes for the people you work with.

Your role will involve:

• Building meaningful, respectful relationships with individuals, families and carers
• Completing high-quality assessments that inform effective planning and decision-making
• Working collaboratively with partners, agencies and communities
• Using your professional judgement to manage risk and promote safety
• Championing the rights, wellbeing and independence of the people you support
• Contributing to a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement

Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, you will be encouraged to bring your ideas, your passion and your professional curiosity to help shape excellent practice across Coventry.