Your new company
Coventry City Council are looking to recruit a highly experienced Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager to work within their Duty Team. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to develop their skills and who are committed to achieving the best for the people of Coventry.
Your new role
Coventry are looking for an experienced Childrens Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager to manage the East Social Worker Caseholding Team. As a senior practitioner, you will have a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures, and institute legal processes where necessary. Carry out complex assessments and social work support to departmentally determined professional standards. You will also assist the team manager with team meetings, attend case and other reviews/meetings as required.
You will also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff, NQSW's, students and Social Workers and assist in the achievement of team/service development to ensure the service achieves its objectives.
This role is to cover a maternity leave from 22nd April 2024 for 12 months.
Working Hours: 8:30am - 5pm (Mon - Thurs) and 8:30am - 4:30pm (Friday).
Hybrid Working: 3 days in office per week. You will be required to attend the office for meetings.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration along with at least 2 years post-qualifying Social Work experience in children and families required.
What you'll get in return
Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:
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