Your newpany
Coventry City Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Help and Protection South Team.
Your new role
The Help and Protection South Team plays a vital role in supporting children and families, focusing on Relationship-Based Practice and Signs of Safety to keep families together wherever possible.
You will be responsible for:
1. Responding to new referrals from MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
2. Managing a caseload of Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases
3. Working collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, youth offending, and social care
4. Delivering high-quality interventions that improve the lived experiences of children and young people
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must have:
5. A recognised Social Work qualification (MA/BA/ in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW)
6. Social Work England registration
7. Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in children and families social work
8. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What you'll get in return
9. Flexible working arrangements
10. Supportive team environment with access to training and development
11. PAYE or Umbrella payroll options
12. Dedicated recruitment support including CV and interview guidance
13. £250 referral bonus for rmending another Qualified Social Worker