Team Leader

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’.

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

SiCol is a Collective of Adult Social Care Professionals employed by Coventry City Council and its work is closely aligned with the Crisis Home Treatment Team and the Community Mental Health Teams. SICol seeks to deliver practical support and social advocacy on complex social problems. It aims to provide a fast-track multi-disciplinary response premised on principles of co-production and ensuring timely and expedited access to social interventions. 

The role of Team Leader within the Axholme arm of SICol is to provide social support to individuals who are experiencing ill mental health and are in crisis with a specific emphasis on promoting their independence, enabling them to take control of their lives with advice, guidance, and practical support. This could be in the form of undertaking casework and providing urgent practical help. The service will work with individuals within their homes for up to a 12-week period, but this could be longer depending on the presenting issues. 

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).

We are looking for a confident team leader that can work independently supporting individuals within their home setting and out in the community.

You will work in partnership with Individuals, Statutory, voluntary, and charitable organisations to support individuals to achieve their desired outcomes and reduce the social stressors that are impacting their mental health.

You will need to be resilient, have good written and verbal communication skills, and be able to present cases in a multi–disciplinary setting.  You will also work within the team of Axholme Services working alongside colleagues in the management of the service. If you are looking for a role that offers diversity with no two days being the same this is the role for you.

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

Interview date: 18th and 19th October 2923

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 4800 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