Gloucestershire County Council
Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker
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Children and Families Senior Social Worker / Social Worker
Gloucestershire County Council
- Salary: £39,152 – £47,181* per annum
- Hours per Week: 37
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Opening: Ongoing
- Ref No: 13952 -* This is subject to £4,000 welcome payment upon starting and an £2,000 annual retention payment (NIC & tax deductible). • Open to job share
About Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers across six localities: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, and the Cotswolds. These vital roles ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
This organisation is an employer of choice, offering:
- Flexible & agile working
- 25.5 days annual leave (rising to 30.5 days after 5 years)
- Family-friendly policies and named managers for lactation support
- LGBQT+ and young worker networks
- Career development including Social Work Academy & UKAS-accredited ASYE training
- Paid SWE registration renewal
- �pragma Compassionate leave at full pay for childcare emergencies
- Childcare funding solutions
- Employee Assistance Programme (free, confidential support, 24/7)
- Pension scheme options within GUILD & IM3
- Cycle to Work scheme
The Vision & Working Environment
Our approach to social work is systemic—we foster a relational and collaborative culture by training colleagues to work within family and community systems. Our teams are optimised to reduce administrative overhead, ensuring manageable caseloads and robust support structures:
- Each team consists of: a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers, and an NQSW
- Key principles guiding us: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect
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We aim to provide stability—the same Social Worker should support a family from intake until achieving long-term permanence.
The Role
Core Responsibilities
As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker in Gloucestershire County Council, your primary function is to:
- Assess, plan and implement early intervention support, safeguard, and protect children at risk
- Build instrumental professional relationships with families, colleagues and partner agencies
- Enacting legal safeguarding frameworks, court submissions and legalities where required
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in all actions
- Provide mentorship & supervision to mentees
- Use systemic practice to positively influence family dynamics for lasting change
Key Tasks for Senior Social Workers
- Lead complex cases, acting as clinical lead in limited circumstances
- Case management supervision, ensuring high-quality practice locally and regionally
- Support and develop Junior Social Workers (including NQSWs)
- Represent the team at cross-agency forums
About You (Requirements & Qualifications)
Mandatory Criteria
- Social Work England registration
- A recognition degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- If qualified after 2012, completed ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
- A full UK driving licence and commitment to use this for deputised visits
- Enhanced DBS clearance (Adults & Children’s check)
- For Senior Social Worker roles: minimum 2–3 years relevant post-qualified experience
Pre-Selected Support Pathways
- Newly qualified? We offer:
- Joining our UKAS-accredited ASYE programme
- Assistance with completing courses leading to Registered Manager autonomy (e.g., Registered Manager Training route)
- Becoming a Senior SW? We can provide:
- Advanced Practice Diploma (Government funded via Skills for Care)
- Mentorship under senior peer/authorities
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Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
Gloucestershire County Council upholds the Equality and Human Rights Act (2010). We actively seek to reduce barriers to recruitment, including:
- Disability Confident Employer Pledge: If you declare a hidden or visible disability, you will be considered for a guaranteed interview if fully eligible.
- Disability Discrimination Act (2010) Definition: A disability must impact normal daily function for over 12 months; medical documentation is less required unless overseeing risk assessments.
Safeguarding References
To provide reassurance for role suitability with vulnerable groups, we will contact two professional referees (one current/last employer + one previous) prior to interviewing via DocuSign. University placements apply if no employment experience.
Additional Notes
- Job sponsorship available under Home Office regulations (subject to pre-employment checks).
- Working in a "customer-facing" role requires full competency in spoken English; proofs may be requested.
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For further details or seniorities, see:
- [Social Worker Role Profile] *(link)
- [Senior Social Worker Role Profile] (link)
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding all children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults. We adhere to the Children Act 1989/2004, responding promptly to protective needs.
Hybrid working is offered in most roles. Apply now to contribute to Gloucestershire's future.
USS pension scheme options included plus discretionary from fund networks GUILD & IM3.
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