Overview
Salary: £36648 – £43421
Shift hours: 37
We are seeking two Social Workers to join our Horizon team, with one position available on a 12-month fixed-term basis and the other on a permanent basis.
Horizon is a multi-agency team which provides support to children and young people who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation. Social Workers within the team have a protected case load to ensure interventions are provided to young people to reduce risk and develop robust safety planning.
The children and young people we work with come from a variety of backgrounds and in order to deliver the best possible care it is vital that we have a workforce that represents and understands their unique experiences and perspectives.
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).
We are looking for candidates with a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW), Social Work England registration and individuals who are dedicated professionals with a passion for working with at-risk youth.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
For an informal conversation about the roles please contact Nicky Davies – Operational Lead – nicky.davies@coventry.gov.uk
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’
Interview date: Week beginning 6th May
Reference: coventrycc/TP/186/9392
