Newly Qualified Social Worker

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 creating a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 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.

In Coventry, our Social Workers combine established values and contemporary thinking to put the child at the beginning, middle and end of our work.

Are you a Student Social Worker who is nearing the end of your qualification or recently qualified? Are you interested in a Career with Coventry Children and Education Services? Coventry's Social Work Academy will give you a great grounding for your career so that you flourish and have the tools to do your job well!

Coventry's Social Work Academy will develop and promote your core skills and knowledge, and support your journey into a Newly Qualified Social Worker from the start of your professional career to be confident in the work you deliver, with the reassurance that within the high levels of challenge, there is a highly supportive network and framework around you to enable you to do your job well!

Newly Qualified Social Workers will be based within the Academy with time spent with teams, so NQSWs can experience developed practice and gain a good understanding of the systems, processes and services in Coventry. The learning environment of the Academy offers NQSWs higher levels of supervision and support throughout their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). NQSWs will receive coaching, mentoring and guidance from the Social Work Academy Team to assist them in transitioning from students into professional practice.

The Offer

• High levels of supervision at early stages, promoting critical reflective practice which supports judgement, decision making and promotes emotional resilience.
• NQSWs feel part of Coventry Children and Education Services and are able to build an empowering, supportive network around them to deliver "good" social work.
• We will provide you with core social work learning and professional development from experienced Social Workers, Practice Educators and University partners.
• Opportunities to shadow and jointly work with children living in complex situations, including children who are care-experienced and subject to child protection plans, in order to prepare NQSWs for more…