Job Reference: coventrycc/TP/138955/12759
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary Range:
Working Hours: 37
Location: Coventry – 1st Floor, ONE Friargate, Station Square
Closing Date: 08/06/2026
Job Category: Children’s Services
Organisation: CCC-Corporate
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 is free from discrimination and bias.
At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry’s children. As a ‘Good’ Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.
Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry’s children. Together, let’s create a nurturing environment where every child’s potential can flourish.
What is the job role?
As a Children and Family Worker within the Help and Protection Service, you will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. You will be a key person within the multi‑agency network, offering essential support services, advice, training, and strategies to help children and families. You will work in partnership and empower children and their families to sustain positive behavioural changes.
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?
You will need to be confident in communicating with children, families, professionals, and individuals from other agencies to gather relevant information and plan strategies of support for children and their families.
You will need to be able to manage your own diary as well as effectively communicate and work with the team around a child to improve outcomes for children and families.
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
Interview date: Week beginning 15.06.26
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