Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

Gloucestershire County Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Children and Families Senior Social Worker/Social Worker. This permanent role offers flexible working and a salary between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, depending on experience. You will support vulnerable children and young people through collaborative relationships. The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England/Wales.

Benefits

Welcome payment of £4,000

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Relocation package up to £8,000

25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Social Work England/Wales registration is mandatory.
• Full driving licence with a willingness to drive is required.
• DBS clearance is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class services for children and young people.
• Build positive relationships to support at-risk children.
• Work within locality teams across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and more.

Skills

Social Work England/ Wales registration

Ability to drive

DBS clearance

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Passed ASYE (if qualified after 2012)

Job description

Overview

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

Join Gloucestershire County Council for the Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker role.

This position offers a permanent contract with flexible and agile working opportunities in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
• We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all our locality teams. Gloucestershire covers six localities: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, Cotswolds

Qualifications

• Social Work England/ Wales registration
• a recognised qualification in Social Work
• to have passed your ASYE (if you qualified after 2012)
• a full driving licence and willingness to drive
• DBS clearance

Base pay and Benefits

• Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum depending on role and experience
• Hours per Week: 37, with part-time hours considered
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Welcome payment: £4,000*
• Annual retention payment: £2,000*
• Relocation package: up to £8,000*
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to purchase 10 additional leave days per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• LGPS pension, EAP, Occupational Health, employee discounts, Cycle to Work
• Career development and qualification opportunities, including access to the Social Work Academy

Additional Information

• Roles subject to safeguarding checks and enhanced DBS
• Right to work in English required for customer-facing role
• We reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than the stated closing date

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.