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.
We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.
In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.
Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.
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?This is a fabulous opportunity to join our Mental Health Teams in Coventry. We have several posts available:
Team Leader
Approved Mental Health Professional / Mental Health Social Workers, full and part time.
Coventry is a modern, growing, culturally and ethnically diverse City. The City has a worldwide reputation for Peace and Reconciliation. We are at the heart of the busy and industrial Midlands and yet surrounded by beautiful rural Warwickshire which is minutes away. Being well served by extensive road and rail networks, Coventry is easily accessed from most parts of the Country.
You will be supporting people living with a range of mental health challenges including psychosis, mood disorders, and self-harming behaviours. The Teams are fully multi-disciplinary and work towards specific interventions embracing strength-based recovery practices, Safeguarding, The Care Act, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts.
Post: Team Leader: CMHT Swanswell Point
Salary: £42403 - £49498 dependant on skills and experience
You will be based at Swanswell Point and lead a team of Social Workers and Community Case Managers
You will provide line management, professional supervision, reflective practice and quality assurance.
You will be an Approved Mental Health Professional or in training at stage 2 of the AMHP post graduate course.
Posts: Approved Mental Health Professional / Mental Health Social Workers
Salary: £31 634 to £49 498 (dependant on qualifications / skills and experiences)
You will be based within the Community Mental Health Team at Swanswell Point and will help address the social determinants of mental ill health, including housing, debt management, substance misuse and recovery based activities with people on their ‘best life’ journey.
You will be in partnership with people with lived experiences, facilitating and promoting independence.
Working within the principles of the Care Act 2014, The Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, you will support strength based practices within a least restrictive framework.
The Teams incorporate Community Mental Health Nurses, Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Support Workers and Clerical Staff. Our Community Mental Health Teams are based at Swanswell Point in Coventry City Centre. The CMHT is divided into 3 groups covering all GP practices within the City.
Keen to join the team? If you feel you fit the criteria then apply today! To find out further information and for an informal discussion please contact Simon McGarry by email at simon.mcgarry@coventry.gov.uk or by phone on 024 7697 6256
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 Social Worker England Registered Social Workers with a passion for promoting independence and aiding recovery from the effects of disabling mental health disorders. The successful candidates will have:
Excellent assessment skills
Working knowledge of and application of MHA, MCA, The Care Act and Children’s Act
The ability to recognise and investigate safeguarding concerns.
A working knowledge of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Excellent risk assessment and management skills
Organisation, recording and workload management skills
Diplomacy, negotiating, listening skills.
Be able to work in collaboration with people with lived experiences, carers and colleagues.
To work as part of a team
Have autonomy and decision-making skills
Develop personal home treatment plans
Good IT skills
Have a vision for your own career development and future training
Resilience, flexibility, stamina and a great sense of humour!
In return you will benefit from:
Be welcomed in joining a highly professional and thoroughly hard working, friendly team
Group and individual professional supervision from the Team Leader / Team Manager / AMHP Lead within the team
Excellent in house and external training opportunities.
Opportunities to experience and present at various professional forums including our Pre-Court Legal Panel and AMHP Forums
Highly competitive salary with career development opportunities
Please note your application form will be shortlisted during the period of the advert and if you are successful you will be invited to attend an interview.
If 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):
About 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
