Social Worker - Help and Protection Team

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Help & Protection Team based within the Families For All Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic frontline service, helping to safeguard children and support families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes.

Rate: £28.55 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Social Worker within the Help & Protection Team, you will work directly with children, young people and families, undertaking statutory interventions and delivering high-quality social work practice.

You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding work and direct interventions for children and families with complex needs. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a commitment to delivering child-centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

Working with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and departmental procedures
Undertaking complex assessments and developing effective intervention plans
Managing Children in Need and Child Protection cases
Delivering direct support and interventions to children and families
Assessing and managing risk to ensure the safety and welfare of children
Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
Supporting families through legal planning processes where required
Preparing reports and providing instructions to Legal Services for court proceedings
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records using Coventry City Council's recording systems
Participating in supervision, training and continuous professional development activities
Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the service Requirements

Social Work England registration
A recognised Social Work qualification

Experience with in Children's Services, particularly safeguarding and child protection
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and social work practice standards
Experience completing assessments and managing statutory casework
Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills
The ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partner agencies
A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families

Working Arrangements

The team operates a duty rota system, with social workers on duty 1 week in every 4
During duty weeks, staff are required to be office-based all week
The service is predominantly office-based to support collaborative practice and service delivery
Working from home can be arranged for 1 day per week, subject to service requirements

Why Join Coventry City Council?

Opportunity to work within a well-established Help & Protection service
Supportive team environment and management structure
Diverse and rewarding caseload
Ongoing professional development opportunities
The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Coventry This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you