Coventry City Council

This page has details of our international recruitment campaign with Coventry City Council and will help you find out more about living and working in Coventry.

Roles Available

Coventry City Council are currently looking to fill the following positions:

Qualified Social Workers – Child Protection

To apply now please email your current resume to us.

INTERVIEWS IN CHICAGO – LATE JANUARY 2010

Successful applicants will benefit from:

• A salary package of $42,000 – $50,000 (£ equivalent)
• Generous relocation package available
• 35 paid vacation days per year
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay
• The opportunity to work at a 4 star Council with good prospects

A full job description of the role can be viewed here
Full details of the relocation expenses scheme can be viewed here
A guide to Social Work Legislation in the UK can be viewed here

Living in Coventry

Coventry is in the county of Warwickshire; the area is one of the most diverse landscapes in the Heart of England and is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands after Birmingham with a population of 300,848.

         The 14th Century St Michael’s Cathedral

Coventry itself is steeped in history, as the city is well-known for the legendary 11^th century exploits of Lady Godiva as well as the 14^th century St Michael’s Cathedral which is still standing today. The County of Warwickshire is also Shakespeare country, with the famous playwright’s birthplace in nearby Stratford-upon-Avon. The area also boasts some top-class sporting facilities with Coventry City playing at the Ricoh Arena and the world famous Belfry golf course.

         The world famous Belfry golf course

Only 1 hour North of London via train and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Coventry has a lot to offer any new employee. Coventry has been rated as a top performing Council by the latest government inspectors and is seen as an innovative employer in the region.

Working for Coventry City Council

As a Council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself.

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new.  Around the modern city centre you’ll find traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street.  But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.

In addition to working for a 4 star Council, Coventry employees benefit from a range of training and development activities including:

• A comprehensive induction programme for all staff.
• A commitment to at least 3 days training per year for each employee.
• IT training to support staff in their job roles.
• Opportunities to learn and develop skills through secondments and projects.
• Annual performance development reviews (appraisals).
• Specialist training via seminars and conferences.
• Qualification training for certain roles.
• A management development framework for first line supervisors to senior managers.
• Leadership and management training programmes.
• Continuous professional development.
• Modern apprenticeships.

Useful Links

Coventry City Council                                                            
Coventry City Council homepage                                                              
Social Work Careers in Coventry
Social Care in Coventry

Local Information
Coventry’s Wikipedia page
Warwickshire Tourist Information
Shakespeare Country Information
Coventry City FC
The Belfry

Other Useful Sites
General Social Care Council
UK Government site

Legislation

Children’s Act 2004

Summary of Children Act – Specific Points of Reference

• Intro: Welfare of the Child
• Section 17 Provision of Services for Children in Need, their families & others
• Section 38c Interim orders
• Section 47 Local Authority’s Duty to Investigate

National Assessment Framework
Integrated Childrens System (ICS)
Every Child Matters 
Working Together

Money
Universal Currency Converter
Inland Revenue
UK Tax Calculator
Cost of living in the UK
Grocery Shopping Comparison site

General 
Useful site for US citizens moving to the UK
UK Visa Information
Bringing a pet into the UK 
FBI Background Check

Travel
Coach travel in the UK and Europe 
Maps and destination finder
Easyjet – low fares airline
BMI Baby- low fares airline

*Salaries correct at time of going to print.