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Coventry City Council
Join an ‘Outstanding’ Children’s Service
Looking for your next step in social work? Join a service where children, families, and social workers are at the heart of everything we do.
Coventry Children’s Services is proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a reflection of the passion, dedication, and ambition of our teams across the city. We are committed to creating the very best outcomes for children and young people, while also ensuring our workforce feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Why Join Us?
Working for Coventry City Council means being valued, supported, and recognized. Our benefits package includes:
- Highly competitive salary packages
- Clear career progression pathways and structured development panels
- Social Work England reimbursement annually
- DBS renewed and paid for as you progress
- Flexible 9-day fortnight working scheme
- Free parking for Social Workers
- Dedicated wellbeing and clinical supervision support
- Generous annual leave starting at 28 days, rising to 32 days
- Option to buy up to 10 days a year additional annual leave
- Family-friendly and flexible working policies
- Professional Support Service providing administrative support to practitioners
- Salary sacrifice schemes including car leasing and cycle to work
- Regular wellbeing weeks, activities, and support sessions to look after your wellbeing
- A genuinely inclusive culture where diversity, belonging, and allyship matter
- And much more
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What Ofsted Said About Us
“Social workers spoke positively of working in Coventry. The leadership team is reported to be visible and approachable.”
"As adopters of the Race Equality Code, leaders have embraced diversity and adopted a clear anti-racist position."
“By creating a culture of belonging, leaders have done much to strengthen the workforce in Coventry.”
This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking service where your work will make a real difference every day.
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What is the job role?
As a Social Worker at Coventry City Council, you will play a vital role in supporting children, families, and adults across our city. You’ll work as part of a values-driven, supportive team, using your professional expertise to safeguard, empower, and improve outcomes for the people you work with.
Your role will involve:
- Building meaningful, respectful relationships with individuals, families, and carers
- Completing high-quality assessments that inform effective planning and decision-making
- Working collaboratively with partners, agencies, and communities
- Using your professional judgement to manage risk and promote safety
- Championing the rights, wellbeing, and independence of the people you support
- Contributing to a culture of learning, reflection, and continuous improvement
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, you will be encouraged to bring your ideas, your passion, and your professional curiosity to help shape excellent practice across Coventry.
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