Our Values

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.

About Us

We offer warm, family-style homes for children aged 10–18 years, providing individualised care tailored to each child’s needs. Our well-established homes across Coventry are places where children can heal, grow, and feel secure. As our service expands you could be a key part of this exciting journey.

What Makes Us Unique?

• Family Atmosphere: Our homes truly feel like home – offering stability and genuine care.
• Your Voice Matters: Our strategy is shaped by the views and experiences of both our children and our carers – you’ll help set the standards of excellence.
• Career Growth: As we expand, we offer outstanding opportunities for training, development, and progression within our service.

What Our Children Say

We regularly ask our children how they want to be cared for, and they’ve told us that:

• They want to be truly listened to and respected as individuals
• They want to feel safe in a supportive environment
• They value help to reach their full potential, develop independence, build strong relationships, and stay connected to familiar places and schools. 
• Above all, they wish to make lasting, happy memories with caring adults who won’t give up on them.

By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exactly what our children have asked for.

What is the job role?

There are 3 key areas of skill essential to this role:

Overnight carer – Supporting children with disabilities, complex health needs and potential trauma related behaviours, to develop a sleep routine within a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Attending to personal care needs as required. Contribute to individual care planning ensuring all records are maintained appropriately.

Relationship builder – ongoing support through positive relationships and promoting the development of meaningful interaction, guided by the values of; child-centred care, respect, dignity, good parenting, independence, fulfilment, and partnership, with the ability to recognise and implement different forms of communication that meet children’s needs.

Educator - Sharing information with children in an accessible way, empowering them to make informed choices about their care and future.

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?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We welcome applications from individuals with experience working with children and young people, regardless of whether you’ve worked in residential care before. What matters most is your commitment to improving outcomes and placing children’s needs, happiness, and development at the heart of all you do.

• Understanding and Empathy: You have a genuine understanding of the challenges faced by children who are 'looked after' or require a short break, and you recognise how relationships influence their experiences when entering or leaving care.
• Holistic Approach: You are able to appreciate and respond to each child’s unique needs, delivering support across three key skill areas in a holistic and child-centred way.
• Desirable Skills: Ideally, you are a driver and possess strong computer literacy, enabling you to effectively document and evidence the important work we do.
• Professional Growth: You are committed to ongoing professional development and eager to take advantage of bespoke training opportunities, including support to achieve your Diploma for Residential Childcare if you haven’t already obtained it.

We’re searching for caring, non-judgemental, enthusiastic, and committed individuals who always put children first. If you are reflective, flexible, accountable, resilient, and thrive in collaborative, child-centred teams, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help create lasting, positive memories for our children, supporting them to feel safe, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Special Notes

• Working Patterns & Posts: We are currently recruiting for part-time 22 hours night carer positions. Hours are on a fixed 9 week rota that includes, weekends and bank holidays.. 
• Applications: as part of the process, you will need to provide us with your full work history since leaving school and identify any gaps in employment to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Interview dates: Thursday, 18^th December 2025
• Right to Work: all candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK with a minimum of  2years remaining on current Right to Work. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
• For role related queries or additional information please email childrenshomeshr@coventry.gov.uk

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 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

For 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.

About Coventry

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

Coventry City Council