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Company Name : Opus People Solutions Ltd
3136722262
£28.55 - £28.55 Hour
Locum
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Not stated on job
All healthcare
09-07-2026
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Social Worker - Childrens Services (West Team)

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About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the West Team within Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and established case-holding team, working directly with children and families to deliver effective safeguarding interventions and positive outcomes.

Rate: 28.55 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Social Worker within the West Team, you will manage a varied caseload and work with children and families requiring statutory support and intervention.

Key responsibilities

  • Completing Child and Family Assessments
  • Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries
  • Working with Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children
  • Supporting families through the Public Law Outline (PLO) process
  • Initiating care proceedings where required
  • Developing effective support and intervention plans
  • Delivering direct work with children and families
  • Assessing and managing risk to ensure children's safety and wellbeing
  • Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
  • Preparing court reports and providing instructions to Legal Services when necessary

Requirements

  • Social Work England registration
  • A recognised Social Work qualification
  • Experience of Child Protection, Children in Need and Looked After Children work
  • Experience completing Child and Family Assessments
  • Knowledge of the Public Law Outline (PLO) process and court work
  • Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills
  • The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to team practice
  • Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills

Experience

  • A thorough understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and social work practice standards
  • Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and legal processes relating to children's social care
  • Experience of multi-agency working and partnership engagement
  • The ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional judgments
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
  • Strong recording and case management skills, ensuring compliance with data protection and information governance requirements
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records
  • Contribute to meetings, reports and reviews both verbally and in writing
  • Participate in supervision, training and development opportunities
  • Support service improvement and contribute positively to team objectives

Why Join Coventry City Council?

Coventry City Council is committed to delivering high-quality services for children and families and offers a supportive environment where social workers can thrive professionally.

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Work within an experienced and supportive team
  • Develop specialist safeguarding and court skills
  • Benefit from regular supervision and professional development
  • Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families across Coventry

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive local authority, we would love to hear from you.

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