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Job Title: Social Worker
We are seeking a Social Worker to assess, supervise, and support connected persons foster carers. This is a fixed-term, full-time contract for 9 months. Our connected persons team is a vital part of our family-valued programme, which emphasizes that children often thrive best when they remain within their extended family networks. Successful candidates will play a key role in expanding this aspect of our practice and will benefit from working within a team dedicated to providing high-quality support to connected persons carers and special guardians.
Requirements:
* All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available 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 successful candidate will manage a caseload involving assessments of prospective carers, including some foster carer supervision, as children’s permanence plans progress. They will also collaborate with colleagues to enhance support through training, support groups, and events.
If you require assistance with your application, please visit our support page for help.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, provided they meet the role’s minimum requirements and identify with one of the following:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Individuals currently in care or who have been in care
* Individuals who consider themselves disabled or have a long-term health condition
For full application details, see the document on our jobs page titled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. Any evidence of AI use in applications will lead to rejection unless justified reasonably.
Interview date(s): Tuesday 29th July
About Coventry
Coventry boasts a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, historically bringing communities together to address challenges and foster social change.
We are a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking city committed to excellence. Our team, comprising staff from various backgrounds, strives to recruit and develop talented individuals dedicated to serving our community effectively.
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