Children's Social Worker

Community Care Live; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Gloucestershire is seeking experienced Social Workers to provide a first-class service to children and young people. Candidates must hold Social Work England registration and have prior experience at the senior level. The position offers a salary between £39,152 and £47,181, hybrid working options, and substantial annual leave. An initial welcome payment of £4,000 and annual retention payment are also included. Ideal for professionals looking to impact vulnerable communities.

Benefits

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Welcome payment of £4,000

25.5 days annual leave increasing to 30.5 days after 5 years

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 2 years UK based experience in statutory services.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class service to children and young people.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Provide support and protection for children in need.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Experience at Senior Social Worker level

Ability to build positive relationships

Full driving licence and willingness to drive

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Passed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Job description

About you

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.

As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post:

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration
• Experience at Senior Social worker level
• A recognised qualification in Social Work
• To have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive
• Enhanced DBS clearance

NOTE: Applications from Skilled Workers already living and working in the UK will be considered, with the following additional criteria:

• currently registered with SWE
• looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire
• has a minimum of 2 years UK based experience in statutory services.

We are currently looking for permanent Social Workers or Senior Social Workers to join our various teams across our six localities. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers to join a focused and ambitious local authority.

Benefits

• Between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience*
• Annual retention payment of £2,000
• Welcome payment of £4,000
• Hybrid working opportunities (minimum 2-3 days in the office)
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

*Please note that we pay up to £47,181 per annum, depending on experience and we pay an initial welcome payment of £4,000.