Job Description

About the team we are recruiting to

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.


What is the job role?

To ensure a whole family approach is adopted, from assessment planning and intervention through to aftercare methodologies. Expected to model One Coventry Core Social Care Values, best practice and a strong commitment to the continuous development of Trauma Informed Services. To maintain elements of Signs of safety, with a Family Valued model of Social Care practice To be responsible for the management of a team in accordance with Coventry City Councils HR policies and procedures, including the recruitment of staff, provide line management to a range of workers within the service. Expected to achieve high practice standards and meet performance targets set by senior management within their workload and from the staff and projects they supervise. To work closely with the Tirs Team leader to introduce, embed, lead and sustain the work within paediatric, Ward14 and SEND schools settings (As directed by senior management).

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?

We are looking for someone to:

To be accountable for the efficient and effective day-to-day management and delivery of services to children, young people, and their families. To manage the Positive Directions team performance to ensure the service achieves its objectives in line with statutory requirements. Preparing and overseeing court and other specialist reports as requested by legal services, in the required format and to the appropriate standard. To be able to support the staff team through challenging times such as increase in referrals or changes to service expectations. To oversee the delivery of trauma informed interventions and evidence-based programs, to children, young people, and their families, within their home and in a range of agreed settings. To ensure that all joint work delivered by and with partner agencies, are of high quality, outcome focused and provide evidence of the impact of the interventions for children, young people and families. To work closely with the Tirs Team leader to introduce, embed, lead and sustain the work within paediatric, Ward14 and SEND schools settings (As directed by senior management).

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

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

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.


Interview date(s):26th August




About Coventry

Coventry 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


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.