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Connected Persons Team Senior Social Worker, Coventry
Client: Coventry City Council
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: bdaf1f058b09
Job Views: 10
Posted: 25.08.2025
Expiry Date: 09.10.2025
Job Description:
What is the job role?
We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to assess social workers and supervise connected persons foster carers. This is a full-time position - 37 hours per week, for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
The connected persons team focuses on supporting children in their extended family networks, aligning with our family valued programme. Successful candidates will contribute to this growth area and support high-quality care for connected persons and special guardians.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
Who are we looking for?
The candidate will manage assessments of prospective carers, supervise foster carers, support team managers with initial assessments, and collaborate with children’s social work teams. There will also be opportunities to enhance support to carers through training and events.
If you need assistance with your application, please visit our support page.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We offer guaranteed interviews for candidates who are members of the Armed Forces and veterans, currently in care or previously in care, or disabled/with a long-term health condition, provided they meet minimum role requirements.
For full details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page. Applications suspected of using AI without justification will be rejected.
Interview date: 3rd September
For further information, contact Debbie Corkett, Team Manager, at [emailprotected].
About Coventry
Coventry is a vibrant, diverse city with a history of community-driven social change. We are committed to excellence, recruiting talented individuals dedicated to improving community services.
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