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 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 have various roles available in our Mental Health Team – this is an excellent opportunity to join us and make a positive impact in our diverse communities, ensuring the citizens of Coventry needs are met. Team Leaders: Mental HealthDue to the progression of existing staff and a substantive Team Leader being seconded to further training, we have fabulous and rare opportunities to join our Community Mental Health Team in Coventry as a Team Leader based at Swanswell Point. Post one is a permanent and full-time post and will require you to be an Approved Mental Health Professional. Post two is for an initial period of 6 months. As this is a secondment / fixed-term opportunity, applications from non-AMHPs will be accepted together with those who hold an AMHP qualification. This is an opportunity to experience and develop your management skills and knowledge. Coventry is a growing, culturally and ethnically diverse city. Our Community Mental Health Team is a specialist multi-disciplinary team focusing on the needs of people living with the effects of chronic and enduring mental disorders. The Team provides specialist assessments and interventions embracing the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding investigations and protection of human rights and civil liberties.We work to a model embracing self-directed care, utilising strengths-based approaches, co-production and promoting independence.We are looking for an inclusive leader who values diversity and promotes a culture of respect, collaboration and continuous improvement and who is committed to creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported. Forensic Mental Health Social WorkerYou will work from Swanswell Point in Coventry and will help deliver a social work service for Coventry people who are subject to restriction orders under the Mental Health Act. This will also include people who live with a mental disorder and are at risk of criminal behaviours. The role will include liaison work with the Police, Probation, the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements panel, the Ministry of Justice and colleagues across mental health and adult social care services, including the regional secure units at Reaside Clinic, The Tamarind Centre and Ardenleigh. You will be joining a newly formed and developing team and have opportunities for specialist training and development.For an informal discussion regarding the above posts please contact Simon McGarry simon.mcgarry@coventry.gov.uk or Wola.azzan@coventry.gov.ukThis 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?You will be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England. You will have experience as a mental health practitioner in a CMHT or similar service with people who live with severe/ enduring mental health issues.You will have:Excellent leadership skills with the ability to deliver high-quality professional supervision.Working knowledge of and application of MHA, MCA, the Care Act and Children’s Act and protection of human rights.Organisational, recording and workload management skillsDiplomacy, negotiating, and listening skills.Ability to work in partnership with people, carers and colleagues, co-producing and securing positive outcomes for people.In return, you will:Be welcomed in joining a highly professional and thoroughly hard-working, friendly team.Receive regular peer group and individual professional supervision from the Team Manager and our AMHP Lead.Receive excellent in-house and external training opportunities.Be offered excellent career and development opportunities.Experience opportunities to attend and present at various professional forums, including our Pre-Court Legal Panel and Approved Mental Health Professional forum.Be rewarded with a highly competitive salary, leave entitlement and benefits package.Our workforce data shows that people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented at the management level and encourages applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equalities Act 2010 from applying for this post. 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 veteransAre currently in care or have previously been in careIf you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionFor 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: Week commencing 14th July.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
