Children's Social Worker - Children & Families

Children and Families Social Worker

• Location: Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, Forest of Dean)
• Salary: £37,938 - £39,513 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Part-time hours considered)
• Contract Type: Permanent

Join our dedicated team in Gloucestershire and contribute to a service committed to delivering outstanding support to children and their families. We are looking for both Social Workers and Senior Social Workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, ensuring their safety and improving their outcomes.

• Work closely with children, young people, and their families to assess needs and plan multi-agency interventions to meet these needs and review outcomes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
• Carry a caseload of children and families, adjusting the complexity and number of cases in line with your experience and the needs of the service.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to manage risk and achieve positive, sustained outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports and statements for meetings, legal proceedings, and other professional settings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

• Registered with Social Work England.
• A recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.
• DBS clearance.
• Significant experience in working with children, young people, and families, particularly in a social care setting.
• Strong understanding of child protection and statutory childcare.
• Excellent assessment and risk management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Competitive salary scale with progression for Social Workers (£37,938 - £39,513) and Senior Social Workers (£40,476 - £45,718) based on experience.
• Welcome payment of £4,000 and annual retention payment of £2,000.
• Up to £8,000 relocation package.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days after 5 years of service, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Family-friendly policies and comprehensive benefits to support you and your family.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, employee discount scheme, and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Career development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

To apply for this position as a Children and Families Senior Social Worker or Social Worker, please submit your CV