Senior Practitioner - Help and Protection Team

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join its West Help & Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated social work professional to take on a leadership-focused role within a supportive frontline safeguarding service.

Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the Team Manager and driving high-quality practice across the team. You will work closely with Social Workers, helping to maintain performance standards, promote best practice and ensure positive outcomes for children and families.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident managing complex safeguarding work while also supporting colleagues with professional development and performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the Help & Protection Team with practice and performance management
Assisting Team Managers in the oversight of caseloads and service delivery
Providing guidance, mentoring and support to Social Workers across the team
Managing complex child protection and safeguarding cases where required
Promoting high standards of social work practice
Supporting effective decision-making and risk management
Working collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people
Ensuring statutory responsibilities and timescales are met Requirements

Social Work England registration
A recognised Social Work qualification
Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services
Strong experience within Help & Protection/Safeguarding teams
Experience managing complex child protection cases
The ability to support and develop colleagues within a team environment
Excellent assessment, analytical and leadership skills
A strong understanding of statutory children's social care responsibilities

Working Arrangements

Minimum of 3 days per week office-based
Up to 2 days per week working from home

This arrangement supports both team collaboration and flexible working.

Why Join Coventry City Council?

Opportunity to work within an established Help & Protection Team
Supportive management structure
Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Chance to make a significant impact on outcomes for children and families

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 an experienced Senior Practitioner looking for your next opportunity within a progressive local authority, we'd love to hear from you