Social Worker - Permanent

• Permanent Social Worker and Senior Social Worker opportunities
• Salary up to £47,000 per annum
• £4,000 Welcome Payment
• £2,000 Annual Retention Payment
• Relocation Package of up to £8,000
• Transfer of Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Well-established Localities Team
• Strong focus on relationship-based practice
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive management and learning culture
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career with a local authority that genuinely invests in its workforce? Gloucestershire Council is seeking Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join its Localities Team, supporting children and families through meaningful and relationship-focused interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that values high-quality social work practice and provides practitioners with the support, resources, and development opportunities needed to thrive. With an attractive salary package, annual retention payments, relocation support, and sponsorship transfer opportunities, Gloucestershire offers an excellent environment for both UK-based and international practitioners.

Gloucestershire Council is committed to creating lasting positive outcomes for children and families through strong relationships, restorative practice, and effective partnership working. The authority continues to invest in its children's services, ensuring social workers have access to manageable workloads, high-quality supervision, and clear career progression pathways.

The Localities Team works with children and families across Child in Need, Child Protection, and care planning processes, providing ongoing support and intervention to achieve sustainable change. Practitioners are empowered to build meaningful relationships with families while working alongside a wide range of professionals to safeguard children and improve outcomes.

The council has developed a strong reputation for supporting staff development and creating an environment where social workers can build long-term careers while delivering impactful frontline practice.

• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention and support.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and develop outcome-focused plans.
• Hold and progress Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline cases.
• Complete direct work with children and families to assess risk and promote positive change.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, court reports, and statutory documentation.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and other partner agencies.
• Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and legal planning meetings.
• Develop effective plans that promote permanency, stability, and positive outcomes.
• Ensure children's voices remain central to all assessments and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with the Social Work England.
• Experience working within Child Protection, Child in Need, Safeguarding, Assessment, or Locality Services.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within a multi-agency environment.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

For Senior Social Worker applicants:

• Experience managing complex and high-risk cases.
• Ability to support and mentor less experienced practitioners.
• Strong understanding of court work, safeguarding processes, and statutory interventions.
• Confidence in leading professional discussions and decision-making.

• Salary of up to £47,000 per annum
• £4,000 Welcome Payment
• £2,000 Annual Retention Payment every year
• Relocation Package of up to £8,000
• Transfer of Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Supportive and stable leadership team
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Clear progression routes into senior and management positions
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Josh Dhumisani
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