To provide support to children, young people and their families through the delivery of a varied family support offer in order to improve outcomes for children aligned to the Supporting Families Programme. Your role will be to undertake Early Help assessments and act as lead practitioner, to assess, co-ordinate, plan and deliver integrated and intense family support as part of a multiagency early help plan. You will be based in one of our Family Hubs.

Whilst our positions are open to all applicants, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role therefore all applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. If you are on a limited visa, you must have a minimum of two years remaining., We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are able to build effective relationships with children, young people, families and partners. You will be able to see the life of a child using the lens of a 'whole family approach', being outcome focussed. You will be able to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds in a variety of environments including their homes.

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.
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. Early Help responds to the emerging needs of children and their families, focusing on building their resilience as well as providing help at a time when evidence indicates that support can have the most impact. Coventry continues to invest in the Early Help Service and is proud of the work that is delivered by a multi agency team from the 8 Family Hubs located in the communities across the city We are dedicated and committed to help empower children, young people, and families to build resilience and thrive. By collaborating with the Supporting Families Teams, Social Care Teams and a wide range of partners we will ensure that families receive the right help at the right time by the right people. Coventry was one of the 15 Local Authorities who was selected to be a 'trailblazer' we will share our learning and best practise with other Local Authorities across the UK. We will continue to lead the way and being able to evidence the difference we make to children and families lives. Join us in making a difference., 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

5 x Fixed Term Full time contracts for 12 months 1 x Fixed Term 18.5hrs contract for 12months For further information follow this link: Supporting Families Programme - Coventry City Council, 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