What is the job role?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to undertake the assessment of prospective Connected Person Foster Carers. Our Connected Persons Team is a key element of our Family Valued programme, as we believe that children will often do best if they remain in their extended family network. The successful applicant for this position will be at the centre of a growing and fast developing service, and will benefit from joining a team deeply committed to provided high quality support to Connected Person Foster Carers and Special Guardians.
This is a fixed term post for 12 months.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will undertake assessment of prospective carers, which may also include foster carer supervision whilst care planning and permanence for children is progressed. They will also have the opportunity to work with team colleagues in providing support to carers through training, support groups and events.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
1. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
2. Are currently in care or have previously been in care
3. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview dates: 24/10/25
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.