Social Worker - Help and Protection Team

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Help & Protection Team based within the Families For All Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic frontline service, helping to safeguard children and support families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes. Rate: £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) As a Social Worker within the Help & Protection Team, you will work directly with children, young people and families, undertaking statutory interventions and delivering high-quality social work practice. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding work and direct interventions for children and families with complex needs. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a commitment to delivering child-centred practice. Key Responsibilities Working with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and departmental procedures Undertaking complex assessments and developing effective intervention plans Managing Children in Need and Child Protection cases Delivering direct support and interventions to children and families Assessing and managing risk to ensure the safety and welfare of children Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Supporting families through legal planning processes where required Preparing reports and providing instructions to Legal Services for court proceedings Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records using Coventry City Council's recording systems Participating in supervision, training and continuous professional development activities Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the serviceRequirements Social Work England registration A recognised Social Work qualification Experience within Children's Services, particularly safeguarding and child protection Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and social work practice standards Experience completing assessments and managing statutory casework Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills The ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partner agencies A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and familiesWorking Arrangements The team operates a duty rota system, with social workers on duty 1 week in every 4 During duty weeks, staff are required to be office-based all week The service is predominantly office-based to support collaborative practice and service delivery Working from home can be arranged for 1 day per week, subject to service requirementsWhy Join Coventry City Council? Opportunity to work within a well-established Help & Protection service Supportive team environment and management structure Diverse and rewarding caseload Ongoing professional development opportunities The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across CoventryIf you are a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you