Midlands

33.3 - 33.3 GBP Per Hour

Children's Services

Contract

Reference 3040

Coventry City Council | One Friargate, Coventry
£33.30 per hour (Umbrella) | Locum contract
Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office + 1 full office-based duty week per month

Coventry City Council is looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Children in Care (0–12s) team. This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, court-experienced practitioner who can work at pace, provide strong case oversight, and keep children at the heart of every decision.

This is a highly statutory role with significant involvement in court work and permanency planning — supporting children throughout their journey through the care system, whether that’s adoption, fostering, connected persons arrangements, or reunification.

About the Role

You’ll manage and progress Children in Care cases end-to-end, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met consistently and to a high standard. The team supports children through the court process and beyond, with a clear focus on safety, stability, and long-term permanency outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake full statutory Children in Care responsibilities including planning, visiting, reviews, and permanency progression.
Complete court work across all stages, from Interim Care Orders through to final hearings and conclusion.
Lead on PLO processes, including pre-proceedings work, evidence gathering, and timely decision-making.
Maintain oversight of Child Protection and Child in Need responsibilities where required, ensuring risk is assessed and managed appropriately.
Produce high-quality assessments, statements, care plans, and reports that stand up to scrutiny within legal proceedings.
Work closely with families, carers, legal professionals and partner agencies to achieve safe and sustainable plans for children.
Support team working, case progression, and strong professional standards across planning and outcomes.

Practice Model

Coventry’s Children in Care service is focused on achieving the right long-term outcomes for children through purposeful planning, timely decision-making and strong multi-agency working. The team works with a child-centred approach to ensure children are supported through their care journey with permanence and stability at the forefront of practice.