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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team.We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will:<ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul>There will also be a webinar being held for those interested in finding out more about the roles and the service, this will be held at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025, please use the link <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODMzMDY4NzctMzE2Ny00NTI1LTkyZjUtYWE5N2NlOGM3Mzcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca820960-f5fc-432b-a661-be7f07ccc6fe%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here</a> and please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp 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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Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (East)

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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.
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:

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	<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>
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What is the job role? Positive Directions&nbsp;<ol><li>Practitioners work with complex young people in the community such as schools, hospital or home, using trauma informed practise to change their life for the positive.&nbsp;</li><li>Direct work to be undertaken, in a compassionate yet creative way.</li><li>updating adults in the child's life, whilst advocating for the child, which will include using your trauma expertise to challenge inappropriate language.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with parents/carers to understand life from the child's point of view, acting as an advocate, this will also include within CIC/CIN/CP meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>Using your skills to manage complex situations, that are ever changing and highly demanding.&nbsp;</li><li>Building relationships with young people.</li><li>Understanding levels of development and the link to trauma.</li><li>Work with partnerships to ensure working together policy and procedures are acted to the upmost confidentiality.&nbsp;</li><li>Take part in regular case formulations.</li><li>Work closely with &nbsp;Edge of Care &nbsp;team and NHS colleagues.</li></ol>All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This is a fixed term term post until March 2028.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? This role is out in the community and you will be expected to travel to various different homes and settings throughout the working week, some children will need to be seen outside of normal working hours so flexible working hours apply.Experience of working with young people who have complex needs and exhibit emotional and behavioural difficulties&nbsp;Experience of creative and innovative approaches to engage vulnerable and hard to reach young peopleExperience of data protection, recording sensitive information, maintaining case files and adhering to confidentiality policies&nbsp;Experience of working in a multi-agency capacity, ensuring collaboration with partner agencies and promoting relational practice.Understanding of risk management for children.Understanding of Education and Health care planning process.Experience of de-escalation skills.Strong understanding of trauma and how this can exhibit in a persons life.&nbsp;Creativity.Good engagement with young people.Real understanding of the pressures for young people in todays world.Able to lone-work and manage own diary effectively.&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'. 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 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>

Trauma Informed Practitioner

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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>
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What is the job role? Are you creative, desire autonomy, demonstrate leadership and want to influence our next new chapter?An exciting opportunity to join Coventry City Council has arisen for a Social Work Team Leaders, in Adults with physical disabilities and also in the specific area of adults with Learning Disabilities.We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and inclusive leader who values diversity and promotes a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. &nbsp;We would welcome those willing to contribute to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported.&nbsp;Our families and children from Coventry come from a variety of backgrounds and to deliver the best possible service it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives. &nbsp;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;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is up for the challenge, who is compassionate but confident, can work under pressure and motivate and encourage your team on this journey. &nbsp;Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities or Adults in all settings, and if you have a particular passion for those who are on a transitions pathway from Children's service to Adults or those clients who S117 entitled or older adults and those with physical disabilities.&nbsp;You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others. You will have a solid understanding of and be an advocate for the principles of diversity and inclusion in relation to workplace culture and service delivery.You must be able to lead by example and be flexible and adaptable in your approach.In return we can offer you a varied and fulfilling role where you can influence and evolve, to meet the needs of our vulnerable people and to develop your leadership skills. &nbsp; You will be supported and work collaboratively with key stakeholders. &nbsp;Development and exposure, and the opportunity to leave a legacy will be paramount in this new and exciting provision.Within our team men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented across our middle management, as a result we would like to encourage men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. &nbsp;This does not prevent any other applicants with a protected characteristic or a non-protected characteristic from applying.If you would like to find out more about this role please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:vicky.handley@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicky.handley@coventry.gov.uk</a>.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.&nbsp;Interview: Week commencing 15th December 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>

Social Work Team Leader

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team.We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals.As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will:<ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul>There will also be a webinar being held for those interested in finding out more about the roles and the service, this will be held at 5.00pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025, please use the link <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODMzMDY4NzctMzE2Ny00NTI1LTkyZjUtYWE5N2NlOGM3Mzcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca820960-f5fc-432b-a661-be7f07ccc6fe%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here</a> to join the webinar and please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp 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 Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (North, West & Central)  (Copy)

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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.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 seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Advanced Social Worker to work within the Through Care service. This Through Care service works with looked-after children and care leavers from ages of 12 to 25.&nbsp;This particular post as an Advanced Social Worker is a unique and specialist role within a targeted and bespoke intense reunification programme, with an objective to rehabilitate children from the care system to live successfully back with their parent(s).This role will entail holding a small caseload of looked after children, to whom have been identified within the project to be supported to return to the full-time care of their parent(s).Within this role you will work closely with therapeutic practitioners and reunification workers, to work collaboratively in developing robust and bespoke plans, with targeted intervention, in order to be successful in the rehabilitation home for the child.Within this role you will have the opportunity to form relationships with children and their families in which will be key in understanding and assessing their needs to develop bespoke plans and interventions. There is a key focus on ensuring family led plans.&nbsp;You should have a sound knowledge of the legislation and regulations surrounding looked-after children, with the ability to apply this to your practice.The role will involve court work, as part of the project will entail revocation of care orders following successful rehabilitation.A key aspect of this roles involves managing adolescent risk and a good understanding of contextual safeguarding and confidence in this is preferred.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 children, families and young people we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that is culturally competent, representative and understands their unique experiences and perspectives.&nbsp;Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented at Advanced Social Worker level and encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. &nbsp;This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. &nbsp;You will be committed and passionate about practice, sharing learning and knowledge and developing others. You will have a solid understanding of and be an advocate for the principles of diversity and inclusion in relation to workplace culture and service delivery.The successful candidate will have experience of:<ul><li>Completing comprehensive assessments</li><li>Preparing Care/ Pathway Plans</li><li>Court work</li><li>Undertaking statutory LAC reviews and visits</li><li>Attending multi-agency meetings</li><li>Managing adolescent risk</li><li>Working with children to whom have been reunified home</li></ul>The Service will welcome candidates committed to improving the lives of children and young people and who can demonstrate behaviours that positively contribute to service development.For an informal conversation about this role please contact Victoria Goodband - <a href="mailto:victoria.goodband@coventry.gov.uk" target="_blank">victoria.goodband@coventry.gov.uk</a>&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'. 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):TBC potentially 4th/5th December 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>

Advanced Social Worker - Reunification

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. This role is a part time position working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. 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. About you: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li></ul> We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. 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 Social Worker - Part time

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. Senior Practitioner for Children in Care – this is an exciting role and a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and progress your career pathway in Social Work. You will hold up to 5 complex families with the remainder of the role focused on role modelling, supporting and developing good practice and consistent performance within your team alongside the Team Manager. You will coordinate and facilitate group supervision, advising and guiding social workers in their work with children and families and progressing tasks delegated by the Team Manager. At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. Within children in care, our work is both varied and rewarding, working with children and young people aged 0-18 who are subject to both interim and final Care Orders or placed in local authority care under section 20. We support children living at home under care orders, within connected care placements / foster care/ residential / semi-supported settings. We hold care proceedings within our children in care service at the point of interim care order, through until final order. We have a strong focus upon achieving permanency for our children at the earliest opportunity along with progressing reunification where safe and appropriate to do so. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. Position Summary: <ul> <li> To provide a lead role in improving the quality of professional social work practice across the breadth of the case work cycle to children, young people and their families.</li> <li>To provide a needs-led, professional social work service to children, young people and their families, complying with legislative requirements and in accordance with established best practice.</li> <li>To provide a needs-led, professional social work service to children, young people and their families, complying with legislative requirements and in accordance with established best practice.</li> <li>To undertake complex casework arising within the children and family services.</li> <li>To share/communicate a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures.</li> <li>To be responsible for allocated cases including a complex caseload.</li> <li>To take a ‘joined-up’ approach to ensuring the effectiveness of case working, actively promoting/encouraging effective partnership working with service users and other teams/agencies/organisations.</li> <li>To provide quality assurance and coaching/mentoring to work colleagues.</li></ul>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 Practitioner - Children in Care Service

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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.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 currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join our Emergency Duty Team on a permanent part time basis.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 Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an out of hours emergency service between 5pm and 8.30am throughout the week, including weekends and are office based during these times.The team responds to safeguarding concerns relating to children, young people, their families and adults. They also provide an out of hours housing service.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.&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 a Senior Practitioner who is an inclusive leader who values diversity and promote a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement. We are seeking a person who is committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported.&nbsp;You should &nbsp;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 dates: To be confirmed 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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