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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish. Within our team males and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle-management team, as a result we would like to encourage both men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying. Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>What is the job role? The casual Senior Practitioners will cover shifts for substantive EDT post holders within periods of absence. This will entail you working shift patterns between the hours of 4.15pm -9am week days and throughout weekends therefore applicants should be able work outside of core hours. This is an office based role based within Coventry.&nbsp; As a member of the Council’s Responsive Services, the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours social care) offer essential support services, generally, outside of standard office hours to address urgent social care needs and ensure the likelihood of emergencies occurring is reduced. EDT ensure that any Social Care emergencies that cannot be safely left to the following working day are dealt with, responding to the whole of the community of Coventry including Children's Services, Housing, Adult Social Care and Youth Justice Services therefore considering the overarching principles and objectives of these disciplines. &nbsp; The post holder will be responsible for overseeing/supporting the work of Children and Family Workers. In partnership with agencies, the post holder will be responsible for responding to all requests for assistance received during the work shift with a particular focus on promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, adults and families of Coventry until core working hours. To act as a main point of contact for callers including members of the public and professionals. Where necessary, providing advice, completing risk assessments, signposting, coordinating and planning of responses to calls/requests for support, which can at times include responding in person in a range of settings. Acting on behalf of the Local Authority within complex mattes including providing instructions to legal services and representation within court. Completing administrative tasks to ensure the cohesion of Responsive Services.&nbsp;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 1974 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 Emergency Duty Team are seeking to recruit casual Senior Practitioners, we are seeking inclusive leaders who values diversity and promote a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement and who is committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported.&nbsp; You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others.You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker who has:<ul>
<li>A current registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>A sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>A proven ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.</li>
<li>Knowledge of assessment methods, care management and casework methods.</li>
<li>Experience of carrying out a range of statutory work with adults, children and housing matters.</li>
<li>Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with adults, children, young people and families</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>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 date(s): W/C 24th November&nbsp; 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 5100 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.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Casual Senior Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Family Time Service for the position of a Senior Contact Worker, we are looking for someone who has experience of working and communicating with children and their families, you will be required to collect and safely transport children from their placement to the family time venue and return them when the contact has concluded.If you want to be a part of making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families then this this is the role for you.As a Senior Contact Worker, you will be required to provide a written report from your observation of family time which is utilised by social workers and other professionals to inform further assessments. Your personal skills should include the ability to establish effective working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals coupled with an ability to work independently when required, with support and supervision. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.About you:<ul> <li>Transporting and supervising children and young people in care for contact with their parents, carers or others as identified in the care plan.</li> <li>Collecting and safely transporting children to and from their supervised family time sessions. </li> <li>Establishing effective working relationships with families and constructively challenge negative aspects of care practice, seeking to empower parents to develop skills and find solutions to issues observed during family time and maintaining accurate and detailed recordings of child and parent/ significant other family members interactions within family time centres and other community settings.</li> <li>To continually and actively assess the risk to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. To ensure children are safeguarded with regard to working together to safeguard children 2015 and local safeguarding board procedures. Safeguarding disabled children 2009.</li> <li>Planning and prioritising workload effectively within established time frames and ensure that all written reports meet deadlines. Ensuring that safety and security is upheld by adhering to all appropriate policies, reporting and escalating issues appropriately as they arise.</li> <li>Supervising the family time between the children and their parents/ significant other family members and ensure that family time requirements and procedures are followed.</li> <li>Communicating effectively with children, parents, carers and professionals as and when required.</li> <li>Carrying out any other duties that fall within the scope of the role.</li></ul>You will be required to hold a full current driving licence and have sole use of a car for work purposes and be available to work flexibly outside of core hours.An enhanced DBS will be required. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Senior Contact Worker

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.The Promoting Independent Living Service (PILS) is a CQC Registered Service with a GOOD rating that supports citizens with learning disabilities to live independently within their own homes.&nbsp;You will be one of the Senior Support Assistants at one of the properties we support which has 8 tenants all housed in their own flats and a staff team in it.&nbsp;If you would like to visit the support living accommodation or find out more about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:malcolm.shiner@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">malcolm.shiner@coventry.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 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).As a Senior Support Assistant, you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support to our service users. Through a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with service users, supporting them in the planning of goals and living as independently as possible, while leading a team of Support Assistants to achieve positive goals for our Service Users&nbsp;Staff work together to develop Tenants' life skills enabling them to navigate all the challenges of living independently, with guidance, support, advice, and sometimes drawing on their own experiences.   &nbsp;The rewards of seeing Tenants achieve are so uplifting to all involved and are great motivation for the days that might not go to plan.&nbsp;You will provide not only support to Tenants to develop their life skills, you will also have the responsibility of line management support to your team, holding regular supervision sessions with them along with regular team meetings Your good rota management skills will ensure that the tenancy is adequately staffed at all times, complete support plans, positive handling plans, audits, and Health &amp; Safety checks at the properties. &nbsp;No two days are the same, you’ll enjoy a diverse workload and have the opportunity to stretch current and learn new skills. PILS prides itself on being a supportive environment, where people can make the most of personal development opportunities to achieve positive professional outcomes. &nbsp;If you have the skills to advise on life choices whilst ensuring the principles of the Mental Capacity Act, you may be the person that we are looking for.&nbsp;The service cover is required 24/7, shifts work will be required. These can be a 7 am or 8 am start for an early shift. 2 pm – 4 pm if on a late shift finishing at 10 pm or 11 pm if on a sleep-in, meaning that you will sleep at the property over- night and begin work the following morning. You will work a rolling 6-week rolling rota pattern, including bank holidays, weekends, and sleeping-in shifts. You will have several identified office days where you can arrange for your supervisions etc to be completed. These are at our offices at Wilfred Spencer Centre, Whitaker Road and are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.&nbsp; All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO ALL OF THE ABOVE THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY&nbsp;Who are we looking for? 
You’ll need:&nbsp;
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<li>You will have a Diploma 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent/ or be committed to achieving this within the agreed timescale from appointment to the post.   </li>
<li>Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.</li>
<li>To have a good knowledge of safeguarding, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>To work with management to ensure that all Tenants’ needs are being met to support their individual outcomes.</li>
<li>The ability to lead, and work as part of a team, using own initiative and respond flexibly to the needs of Tenants promoting dignity, respect and choice at all times.</li>
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<li>Working as part of our management team, you’ll have the benefit of engaging with people face-to-face as you work in partnership with Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and a range of other practitioners.&nbsp;</li>
<li>With excellent relationship-building skills, you’ll work closely with members of the team and Seniors across other locations.</li>
<li>To have the ability to assess service user needs, record and maintain records both paper and electronic and monitor accordingly, to communicate and liaise with staff, tenants, relatives and with other professionals, on a day-to-day basis.</li>
<li>You’ll enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes for both your staff team and the tenant you support.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Basic Knowledge of different electronic programs and a willingness to learn new programs to support you within your role.</li>
</ul>
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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 date(s): 18th November 2025About 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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Senior Support Assistant

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.About UsWe offer warm, family-style homes for children aged 10–18 years, providing individualised care tailored to each child’s needs. Our well-established homes across Coventry are places where children can heal, grow, and feel secure. As our service expands you could be a key part of this exciting journey.What Makes Us Unique?<ul>
<li>Family Atmosphere: Our homes truly feel like home – offering stability and genuine care.</li>
<li>Your Voice Matters: Our strategy is shaped by the views and experiences of both our children and our carers – you’ll help set the standards of excellence.</li>
<li>Career Growth: As we expand, we offer outstanding opportunities for training, development, and progression within our service.</li>
</ul>What Our Children SayWe regularly ask our children how they want to be cared for, and they’ve told us that:<ul>
<li>They want to be truly listened to and respected as individuals</li>
<li>They want to feel safe in a supportive environment</li>
<li>They value help to reach their full potential, develop independence, build strong relationships, and stay connected to familiar places and schools.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Above all, they wish to make lasting, happy memories with caring adults who won’t give up on them.</li>
</ul>By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exactly what our children have asked for.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? There are 3 key areas of skill essential to this role:Day to Day Carer – Help children maintain their daily routines in a safe, supportive environment where they can flourish.Relationship Builder – ongoing support through positive relationships and promoting the development of meaningful interaction, guided by the values of; child-centred care, respect, dignity, good parenting, independence, fulfilment, and partnership.Educator&nbsp;– Share information with children in an accessible way, empowering them to make informed choices about their care and future.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 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? Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in &nbsp;the lives of our children? If you’re ready for a role where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, support, and transform futures, we want to hear from you!We’re searching for dedicated, compassionate and motivated individuals who truly care to become part of our vibrant and forward-thinking team. Whether you’re experienced in children’s residential care or looking for a change into a deeply rewarding field, your commitment to making a difference is what matters most.&nbsp;Special Notes<ul>
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Working Patterns &amp; Posts:&nbsp;We are recruiting for 37, 28, 18.5 hr pw and Relief posts.</li>
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Applications:&nbsp;as part of the process, you will need to provide us with your full work history since leaving school and identify any gaps in employment to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.</li>
<li>Interview dates: This is a rolling 3-month advert; interviews will be scheduled at regular intervals.</li>
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Right to Work: all candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.</li>
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For role related queries or additional information please email <a href="mailto:childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk</a>
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</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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.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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Residential Children's Worker

Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.The sole purpose of Birmingham Children’s Trust is to make a positive difference for children, young people and families in the city, by driving up the quality of practice and partnerships across the city and its services.Every employee from Family Support and Social Workers to Finance and Legal, work together to make a positive difference to children, young people and families. We are one team, and each have an important role to play in achieving the Trusts objectives.Birmingham Children’s Trust Leadership team comprises of six Executive Directors who are responsible for leading and managing the Trust to be an autonomous and high performing organisation. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.Position Summary:<ul> <li>Using professional knowledge and skills to work in partnership with other practitioner/professionals, children, young people and their families; using a common assessment to identify and where appropriate be the lead practitioner to coordinate the implementation of a multi-agency plan of intervention.</li> <li>To lead and work within a multi-disciplinary and professional integrated family support and safeguarding service to provide a timely response to the needs of children, young people and their families; acting in accordance with local policies, procedures and priorities.</li> <li>Establish a high standard of practice in the delivery a family support service that provides a timely response to children, young people and their families and achieves family outcomes.</li> <li>To achieve good outcomes for children and families through coordination and delivery of early help work across Family Support/Think Family.</li> <li>To act as a champion in a specific practice area (e.g. domestic violence, substance misuse, disability, parenting etc.) on behalf of the team/service delivering workshops and providing advice and support where relevant. </li> <li>Under the direction of a Practice Supervisor/Team Manager promote and use a common assessment to identify the needs children, young people and their family and lead the development of an effective multi-agency support plan.</li> <li>To act as the lead professional for an allocated case load of children and families.</li> <li>To be responsible for a high standard of case recording that is up to date; including use of a common database. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Higher Level Family Support Worker 

We have an exciting opportunity within our Business Support Service for a self-motivated Business Support Assistant, providing essential support to our practice staff members. The post will be supporting our Child Protection Conference Service. Business Support plays a crucial role in providing support to children and families, when it has been agreed a Conference is required to share and discuss information with other partner agencies to decide on how to keep a child safe. The team supports the end-to-end process of Child Protection Conferences, ensuring a smooth and efficient process in convening, preparation for, during and after the meetings, producing electronic outcomes and minutes.You will work closely with the conference meeting chair to complete any required after conference work such as distributing the record of meeting and plans, and additional letters and recording those on our case management system.You will be working with colleagues and multi-agency professionals at all levels across the service to contribute to positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and familiesWe are looking for someone who has good organisational skills and who is able to problem solve and use their own initiative, and to have great attention to detail with excellent communication skills. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.Position Summary:<ul> <li>To act as support administrator for Social Work and other Trust staff ensuring proactive organisation, administrative support and that processes are maintained in a timely and accurate way so that the best outcomes are achieved for Children Young People and Families.</li> <li>Provide high quality business support services to internal/external customers, within the parameters of the services’ business agreement.</li> <li>Organise meetings and events in liaison with other relevant officers and outside agencies and produce outputs in a timely manner.</li> <li>Support and document meetings (which could include sensitive situations) in the appropriate manner producing outputs in a timely manner.</li> <li>Take clear messages via telephone and/or email and passing them on effectively.</li> <li>Administer business processes and systems ensuring accuracy and timely outcomes.</li> <li>Undertake a range of financial administrative tasks in accordance with relevant procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate continuous improvement, creative thinking and flexibility to improve performance, and meet demand across business support services.</li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Business Support Assistant

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? Brandon Wood Farm is a day opportunity for adults with a learning disability, autism and/or complex needs, located on the border of Coventry and Warwickshire. We support people that may not be able to access community activities due to their complex needs and behaviours. This is why the unique tranquil spacious setting gives us the opportunity to support people who are sensitive to sensory overload.As a stockperson you will be expected to, under the provision of the Senior Stockperson, assist with the management of livestock and grassland. Provide support, advice and guidance on matters relating to agricultural activities to staff, service users and visitors to the centre.&nbsp;We are currently recruiting for a position offering 32 hours per week spread across a 7 day working week.&nbsp;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 1974 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? You will need to be able to spend most of the day on your feet, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, have a flexible, patient, and non-judgemental approach to your work, be able to use influencing skills, and able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.In further detail, your key duties and responsibilities will be to:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>To assist in the day-to day record keeping on matters pertaining to livestock and alert the Senior Support Assistant/Support Coordinator to any developments causing concern related to animal welfare. &nbsp;</li>
<li>To work flexible hours the week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays&nbsp;</li>
<li>To undertake the duties of the post in accordance with relevant laws and regulations relating to livestock and pasture management and health and safety, including the operating of machinery.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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: 20th November&nbsp;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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Stockperson

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? Brandon Wood Farm is a day opportunity for adults with a learning disability, autism and/or complex needs, located on the border of Coventry and Warwickshire. We support people that may not be able to access community activities due to their complex needs and behaviours. This is why the unique tranquil spacious setting gives us the opportunity to support people who are sensitive to sensory overload.Our garden areas allow service users to grow vegetables, fruit and plants. We also have a small number of farm animals that service users/staff care for. Additionally, we have some indoor groups that will require your imagination and planning skills.We are currently recruiting for a position offering 24 hours per week spread across four weekdays, within the service hours of 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM.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 1974 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? You will need to be able to spend most of the day on your feet, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, have a flexible, patient, and non-judgemental approach to your work, be able to use influencing skills, and able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.In further detail, your key duties and responsibilities will be to:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Able to appropriately support individuals who may sometimes display behaviour that challenges the service.</li>
<li>Able to identify and respond to the changing needs of people who use services and communicate this or any areas of concern to the appropriate person.</li>
<li>Able to support individuals/groups to care for animals at Brandon Wood Farm</li>
<li>Always treat the person with dignity and respect, and involve them in the decision-making about their support.</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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: 19th of November 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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Support Assistant

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? Axholme Services supports citizens with enduring Mental Health illness with their recovery journey and on to independence within the community. We provide support within our reablement unit as well as delivering Outreach to people living independently in the community.The role involves working&nbsp;on a 7-day rolling rota to include weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties. Enhancements are made for shift work as well as additional payments for sleep-in duties.This role is 17 hours per week.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 1974 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? Experience is not essential but enthusiasm, the ability to encourage people, and respect citizens’ rights and choices whilst at all times treating people with dignity and respect are essential.&nbsp;The interview process will be in two parts the first will be written assessments and the second part will be a formal in person interview.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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 date(s): Wednesday 19-02-2025 &amp; Thursday 20-02-2025About 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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Mental Health Support Worker

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are looking for a Business Systems and User Development Lead to join our fast-paced Business Systems (Children’s) Team. This position is a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment. If you are an internal employee looking to secure this post as a secondment, please ensure you speak to your current line manager prior to applying.&nbsp;You will lead on the development and re-configuration of our case management systems and processes to support the Families First Partnership Programme, the government's children's social care reforms. You will also support the development, co-ordination and delivery of training to our system users.This role involves working closely with internal colleagues across Children's Services, Digital Services (ICT) and Performance and will deputise for the Business Systems Manager. You will also work closely with external stakeholders such as our software supplier and the Department of Education. You will provide expert support to the users of our main business systems to ensure good quality and timely record-keeping and effective use of corporate financial and physical resources.Children’s Services in Coventry has been judged Good by OFSTED and the work undertaken by the team supports this and will continue to support our journey to be an Outstanding Local Authority. The team is based at One Friargate. 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 1974 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? Someone who can:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Lead Business Systems functions including support desk, projects and direct the activities and priorities of staff to meet varied and multiple objectives within identified timescales.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Plan the development and extension of case management system use across Children's Services to ensure that use of unsupported systems is minimised, and data is appropriately managed. Work in close collaboration with Digital Services (ICT) to ensure business cases are made, plans created, and changes delivered to time.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Facilitate collaborative working with key stakeholders and lead practice-based meetings to ensure that system developments promote good practice and service managers are provided with advice and guidance to enable the systems to be used to their full potential in accordance with the relevant policies.</li>
<li>Explain processes to non-technical colleagues, contributing to learning across our service and enabling us to achieve good outcomes for our children and young people.</li>
</ul>If you would like to discuss this opportunity further with a member of the team, please call Jason Brannigan on 024 7697 6653.&nbsp;We value and respect diversity and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects Coventry’s diverse communities. As a result, we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this post. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or who are neuro diverse.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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 date: Friday 14 November 2025About 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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Business Systems & User Development Lead (Childrens)

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are currently looking for warm, positive, and dedicated individuals to work in our Adult Social Care Services team, providing person-centred support to adults with a variety of complex needs within Housing with Care.You will promote independence and personalised approaches in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner, giving people choice and control over the services they are using and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals.Working alongside our dedicated team, you will provide personal, practical, emotional, and social support to individuals, enabling them to have a great quality of life as important and valued members of the local community.This is a “hands-on” role in which no two days are the same. You will, therefore, need to be physically fit, have a flexible, patient, and non-judgmental approach to your work, and be able to demonstrate and adapt excellent communication skills.We have two permanent 1-based posts at Cottage Farm Lodge 1 based at Harry Caplan House, both 25 hours per week; both posts are day posts that have fixed hours/shifts. &nbsp;You will need to work earlies, lates, and alternative weekends based on a rota. &nbsp;You will be required to work between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.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 1974 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? To be successful in this role, you will:<ul>
<li>Ideally, you will either have a Diploma 2 or equivalent (NVQ 3 in Social Care).</li>
<li>Have a good knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Be able to work with management to ensure that all Service Users’ needs are being met to support their individual outcomes.</li>
<li>The ability to use own initiative and respond flexibly to the needs of Service Users promotes dignity, respect,&nbsp;and choice at all times.</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to learn about the assistance we can provide.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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 date:&nbsp; 11th &nbsp;and 12th November. &nbsp;The interview will include a practical assessment in the unit, and the panel will include a person with lived experience.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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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The Through Care Service is made up of Social Workers, Personal Advisers (PAs), Children and Families Workers and a Housing Liaison Officer. Our team provide social work and personal advice to children in care and care leavers aged 12 to 25.We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

Our Values are:

<ul>
	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are recruiting Personal Advisers for the Through Care service. This is an exciting post and you will provide direct support to care leavers aged 16-25. The role involves ensuring that care leavers are supported and achieve positive outcomes when they leave care. The role places a strong emphasis on a family-valued approach and relational practice.&nbsp;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 1974 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). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.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:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;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: Friday 21st November 2025&nbsp;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 5100 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.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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