We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, 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.
Our ValuesIn 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.
What is the job role?We are recruiting for a post currently available in our team to join a team of Trauma informed Practitioners. This role will be an education support worker role, which will work on a full-time fixed term contract basis. Edge of Care is a service that supports young people at risk of entering care or custody to stay with their families. We use evidence-based, models of practice and assist families to make significant, positive changes. You will provide intensive support to young people aged 8 – 18 and their families, usually over a period of 6 months within a school or children's hospital setting. The work builds on a family’s strengths and introduces coping strategies. It mixes practical support with strong challenge, to address complex and enduring needs. Team members engage young people and their families to defuse crisis within the home. They assess problems, develop measurable goals and help the whole family acquire the skills necessary to achieve them.Cases will span a wide range of issues including family conflict, absence from home, sexual exploitation, educational issues, anti-social behaviour, criminal exploitation, and substance abuse. Working closely with other agencies and local services, you will be on the front line of an approach that improves behaviours, relationships, confidence, aspiration, employability, living conditions, mental and physical health.As a Trauma Informed Practitioner on the Positive Directions Programme, you will take on a portfolio of cases, working directly with young people and families in their homes, schools, police custody etc.Providing a flexible crisis response service with safeguarding at its heart, you’ll complete an initial assessment and develop strong skills in delivering intensive trauma informed interventions.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).This role attracts a 10% shift allowance working pattern and on call duties. Fixed term contract until 31st March 2028 Who are we looking for?Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, safeguarding and confidentiality.Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilitiesAbility to work well as a team and on a multidisciplinary basis with other colleagues, including managers and other multi-agency workers.Minimum of 1-year experience of continuous Family Support Work, working with and supporting families, including in their home, or in another setting and achieving a satisfactory performance level.Ability to communicate effectively and form good working relationships with young people and their families to support and motivate them to address presenting problems and issues which may be impacting upon the family relationships.Significant experience of engaging and working with vulnerable families and children with challenging needs and/ or behaviour, as portrayed by work examplesAbility to use own initiative appropriately to respond independently to problems and unexpected situations within defined boundaries of work, as agreed in supervision.Ability to use own initiative appropriately to respond independently to problems and unexpected situations within defined boundaries of work, as agreed in supervisionIf you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'Interview date(s): 14 April 2025About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
