At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being through assessments and interventions.
- Company: Coventry City Council, dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across agencies.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help vulnerable children and families thrive.
- Qualifications: Social work qualification and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting families.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Coventry city council is looking for a Children s Social Worker to join their Help and protection - families for all hub.
Core Knowledge
- Work with adults, children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, local and national guidance and departmental policies and procedures.
- Have a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures, and institute legal processes where necessary.
- Keep up to date with relevant professional developments in relation to Children s, Housing and Adults social care.
- Attend and provide direct responses, support and guidance in a timely way with flexibility to ensure the safeguarding of service users with often complex and evolving needs.
- Carry out complex assessments and social work support to departmentally determined professional standards.
- In collaboration with children and families and other practitioners/agencies, coordinate a clear risk management to ensure the welfare of the person and/or family until core working hours are resumed.
- Deliver direct support and interventions to children and families.
- Where necessary, provide instructions to legal services and provide representation within Court.
- Liaise, and work jointly, with colleagues and staff from other agencies, as appropriate.
Children's Social Worker - Help and protection employer: Remedy Social Work
Coventry City Council is an exceptional employer for Children's Social Workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare of children and families. With a commitment to professional development and collaboration across various agencies, employees benefit from meaningful growth opportunities while making a tangible impact in the community. Located in the vibrant city of Coventry, staff enjoy a dynamic environment that fosters teamwork and innovation in social care.
We think you need these skills to ace Children's Social Worker - Help and protection
Knowledge of relevant legislation
Understanding of national standards and guidance
Assessment Skills
Safeguarding Practices
Intervention Strategies
Collaboration with multi-agency teams
Communication Skills
