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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:

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

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a fast-paced multi-agency team consisting of staff from the Local Authority, Police, Probation, Health and Education. We are a well-respected service with a high-level performance background. Coventry YJS was last judged as ‘Outstanding’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.

We have a great team spirit, evidenced by staff progression being supported through regular development opportunities, low staff turnover and low sickness rates.

What is the job role?

We're looking for a passionate and motivated professional who can build positive relationships with children, families, victims, and partner agencies.

You'll have experience delivering interventions in both one-to-one and group settings, a good understanding of the risks facing children involved in crime, and the confidence to support individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

With excellent communication and IT skills, you'll be able to assess needs, deliver tailored support, maintain accurate records, and make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

If you're committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

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?

We're looking for a passionate, resilient, and proactive individual who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.

You'll have a strong understanding of the risks and challenges faced by children involved in crime, alongside an awareness of the diverse issues affecting young people, families, and victims, including race, gender, sexuality, and disability. You will be confident in designing, delivering, and evaluating interventions that support positive outcomes for children and their parents/carers.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships across a wide range of settings. You'll be comfortable working one-to-one and with groups, managing challenging behaviours positively, and acting as a strong role model. Strong IT skills are essential, as you'll be required to maintain accurate records, complete assessments, and produce reports.

You will bring experience of working directly with children, families, victims, and partner professionals, delivering effective intervention programmes and providing tailored support. Most importantly, you'll demonstrate relevant experience, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.

If you're motivated by making a real impact and are ready to support children and families through meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Please tell us, in your application, how you meet all aspects of the job description and person specification.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page 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:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.

Interview date(s): 24th August 2026

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 https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies