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Coventry City Council is seeking five experienced Advanced Practitioners to join our West Social Worker Caseholding Team. This plays a vital role supporting children and families across a range of statutory interventions including:
Children in Need (CIN)
Child Protection Plans (CP)
Looked After Children (LAC)
Section 20 accommodation
Pre-proceedings and care proceedingsYour new role
You'll be delivering high-quality social work services in line with legislative requirements and the Social Work England Code of Practice, working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Manage complex caseloads involving CIN, CP, LAC, and court work
Lead and contribute to multi-agency planning and review meetings
Undertake direct work with children and families using solution-focused approaches
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, courts, and panels
Maintain accurate and timely case records
Support exploitation and missing functions, including return home interviews
Work flexibly, including outside office hours when required
What you'll need to succeed
In-depth understanding of children's legislation and statutory guidance
Experience in child protection, looked after children, and court proceedings
Familiarity with assessment and intervention models
Knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity in practice
Ability to incorporate research and theory into practiceSkills & Abilities:
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
Skilled in conflict resolution and direct work with children
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
Confident in using professional authority appropriately
Ability to work autonomously and seek supervision when neededWhat you'll get in return
Competitive pay
Low case loads
Access to FREE CPD training sessions run monthly by Hays
Quick and Easy Registration Process
Free DBS Service
Referral Scheme, £250 for each referral placed
Access to both nationwide and global social work opportunitiesWhat you need to do now
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