Social Worker - Help & Protection Service

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

DBS paid

Flexible 9-day fortnight

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Annual leave 28–32 days

Salary sacrifice schemes

Inclusive culture

Professional support service

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the dedicated Coventry Children’s Services team. You will work with children, families and adults across the city, applying your professional expertise to safeguard, empower and improve outcomes.

You will join a values‑driven, supportive team, with opportunities for development, reflective practice and wellbeing support, in an organisation that champions inclusion and public service.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with Social Work England
• Experience in safeguarding and family work
• Ability to assess and plan effectively

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and carers
• Conduct high‑quality assessments to inform decisions
• Collaborate with partners to safeguard and improve outcomes
• Promote safety and wellbeing of service users
• Contribute to learning and continuous improvement

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Collaboration

Professional judgement

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

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 andambitionof 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?

Working for Coventry City Council means being valued, supported and recognised. Our benefits package includes:

• 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 supervisionsupport
• 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
• ProfessionalSupportService providing administrativesupportto practitioners
• Salary sacrifice schemes including car leasing and cycle to work
• Regular wellbeing weeks, activities andsupportsessions to look after your wellbeing
• A genuinelyinclusiveculture 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,ambitiousand 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.