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Children’s Services Senior Practitioner Role – Coventry City Council
About the Role
Join an ‘Outstanding’ Children’s Service that puts children, families, and social workers at the forefront of its mission.
Coventry Children’s Services is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting the dedication, passion, and ambition of its teams. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and young people while ensuring our workforce feels valued, supported, and empowered.
About the Role
You will play a crucial role in managing and delivering effective, efficient services for children, young people, and their families.
As a Senior Practitioner, your responsibilities include:
- Providing professional supervision while adhering to Social Work England’s code of practice
- Supporting team development and ensuring high standards of practice
- Assessing and managing risk in complex and urgent situations
- Offering professional advice to other agencies and professionals
- Supervising and mentoring other team members
- Maintaining robust record-keeping standards
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Flexibility and willingness to work outside office hours are essential to meet the needs of diverse families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional supervision within the team
- Develop assessment framework and interventions to support children and families
- Lead case reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
- Deliver consultation and guidance to internal and external professionals
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures
- Support training and skill development for team members
Experience & Qualifications Required
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship offered for this role).
You must be a qualified and experienced Social Worker with:
- A current registration with Social Work England
- Deep knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
- A proven ability to work under pressure and make sound, evidence-based decisions
- Experience with assessment methods, care management, and child care/protection casework
- Strong relationship-building skills with children, young people, and families
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Why Join Coventry Children’s Services?
- Highly competitive salary & retention package (Salary £45,709 to £54,976 – £1,500 Annual Retention Payment**)
- Clear career progression pathways with structured development reviews
- 9-day fortnight flexible working scheme
- Free parking for Social Workers
- Dedicated wellbeing & clinical supervision support
- Generous annual leave (28 days rising to 32) + option to buy extra days
- Family-friendly & flexible working policies
- Professional Support Service (admin assistance for practitioners)
- Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle-to-work, car leasing)
- Autumn/Winter Wellbeing Weeks – support, activities, and mental health sessions
- Truly inclusive culture – proudly adopts Race Equality Code with anti-racist leadership
- Recognised excellence – part of a reputable Ofsted Outstanding service
Come and be part of our journey—where every day, your work makes a real difference.
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