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Job Description Quality Improvement Manager Winfield Hospital - Gloucester Part Time 24 hours per week Closing date for applications - Friday 16th January 2026 About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Quality Improvement Manager to join our team at Winfield Hospital. This pivotal role supports the Head of Clinical Services (HoCS) in delivering robust clinical governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement across the hospital. You will work collaboratively with staff at all levels to implement quality and safety initiatives, monitor performance, and provide expert advice on governance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional passionate about improving patient outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence. Key Responsibilities * Support the HoCS in meeting clinical governance requirements and reporting to internal and external stakeholders * Lead continuous improvement processes to achieve measurable outcomes * Monitor and audit adverse incidents, identify trends, and support investigations * Coordinate responses to external accreditation, inspections, and reviews * Deliver training on governance, risk management, and patient safety initiatives * Analyse clinical data, produce detailed reports, and develop action plans to address compliance gaps * Facilitate communication across all staff groups and escalate issues where necessary * Support the implementation of quality and safety projects within agreed timeframes Essential Skills & Experience * Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives in a healthcare setting * Strong knowledge of legislative requirements and governing body reporting for hospital services * Understanding of clinical risk management strategies that promote high-quality patient care * Experience in analysing clinical information and producing reports for committees and stakeholders * Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire clinical teams * Advanced IT skills, including data manipulation and analysis using Excel and performance management systems * Working knowledge of SharePoint administration Desirable * Experience with clinical audit programmes and systems such as RiskMan * Familiarity with PSIRF/RCA coordination and patient safety agendas Benefits * 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (pro rata’d) * Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options * Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period * Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies * Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants * Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary * Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy * Concerts for Carers * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords * The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

Visitor Operations Manager - Slimbridge, Gloucester.Do you have a passion for visitor operations in the natural environment, culture or visitor attraction sector?.Are you highly creative with experience in raising standards in onsite branding, messaging and service?.Do you feel strongly about making

Are you a Verification Engineer with experience testing embedded systems and user interfaces, combined with a solid background in electronics and laboratory testing? This is an exciting job opportunity to join a growing, engineering-led organisation with a strong family-feel culture and a healthy pi

Multi-skilled Engineer Campden BRI - Facilities & Engineering Team We're based on the outskirts of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, with a large site covering office buildings, laboratories and a small scale pilot plant. You will install, commission, maintain and modify any business infrastructure to provide an operationally appropriate, safe, effective, and efficient work environment that meet the evolving needs of the business. Position • To ensure the compliant operation of electrical and mechanical systems in support of business operations, including replacement, commissioning, and servicing via our CAFM/CMMS system., • To facilitate research projects through bespoke modification works as required., • To facilitate the modification of infrastructure to support business evolution., • To utilise the supply chain for specialist problem solving., • To monitor and react to BMS, Security and CCTV system. Requirements • Recognised qualification in a Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering discipline., • Experience working in industry/ trades., • Competent using Building Management Software., • Detailed understanding of H&S and environmental legislation and procedures for safe working to include- fire alarm & detection systems; emergency lighting systems; working at heights; confined spaces; hazardous waste disposal; PUWER (provision and use of work equipment)., • Desirable but not essential-Technical skills; Welding and fabrication skill using powered and manual workshop equipment, Pipe fitting using ferrous pipe work for pressure services and plumbing, using copper., • Willingness to learn as there may be opportunities for further qualifications, training courses etc. Benefits • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays), • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • £40,000- £45,000 pa dependent on experience Please note due to our rural location, you must have your own transport. Click 'apply now' or send your CV to .

Process Validation Our Processing Innovation Team supports our members and clients with consultancy, project work and training activities in the thermal processing area, including process development, validation and optimisation. This encompasses heating (e.g. cooking, pasteurisation and sterilisation) and cooling (chilling and freezing) processes. Due to the work they do there's an exciting travel element to this role- UK, Europe and Globally! Expenses paid work trips across the globe, recent trips include- Turkey, Iceland, Jamacia, South Africa, Italy and Spain. You will be working in a range of different food & drink manufacturing sectors, growing your skills and knowledge! The work of the Group is firmly rooted in the application of sound science and engineering principles to the solution of food industry problems. The route to delivering this is through a blend of longer-term research activities and short-term contract support for companies. In addition, there is a significant training and knowledge transfer activity aimed at facilitating the application of best practice within the food manufacturing sector. The Group has facilities for traditional thermal processing (including heating and cooling operations), as well as a selection of more innovative technologies, supporting areas such as product development and food packaging. Position To manage and deliver scientific and technical projects for our thermal processing clients, with focus on the validation of thermal processes. The job will involve a blend of consultancy, training, and research activities, as part of a close-knit team. A part of this role will be the ability to develop process validation and engineering services to our clients. Requirements • A graduate in a relevant scientific subject- Food Technology or Chemical Engineering, • Good verbal and written communication skills to support business development., • Demonstratable skills in report writing and data analysis., • Effective time management skills relating to effective delivery and business practices., • Full UK/EU driving licence and status to travel freely worldwide, • A keen interest in the food industry, ideally across multiple food sectors, including heat preserved foods and chilled/frozen sectors. Any experience in these sectors would be desirable, but not essential, • Some background understanding around the thermal processing of foods in industry, • Basic project management skills from recent experience Benefits • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays), • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • £27,000- £30,000 pa based on experience Please note due to our location you must be able to drive & have your own transport, also a requirement for the role. We regret we can not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are looking for an On Track Programme Lead to work closely with the team, a Community Rail Network coordinator, train operators and community partners, to deliver the On Track programme - a Motability Foundation funded project to engage disabled people with rail workforce culture change.Working i

Deputy Manager Location: Gloucester Contract: 40 Hours Shift Patterns: 24 hours care hours and 16 hours admin (shifts TBC early, lates, long days available) with 2 office admin days a week. On Call: 1 day per week, 1 weekend in every 8 Pay rate: £32,410 Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship currently. Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is a dynamic and innovative provider looking at the 8 principles of wellbeing for health, social care and wellbeing services based in the centre of Gloucester. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Prosperity Care & Wellbeing we can give you that. You will have the opportunity to develop your career and experience personal growth and fulfilment as well as being integral in developing the culture of the business. We are seeking the best, and in return we offer a good work/life balance, and genuine opportunities to further your career. What will the Deputy Manager role look like for you? As the Deputy Care Manager you will be responsible for ensuring and providing the best possible care by promoting life skills, independence, and education for people with a diverse range of needs which may involve Autism, challenging behaviours, learning/physical disabilities and Mental Health. You will play a huge part in developing and managing the team by leading from the front, promoting independence, and nurturing daily living skills whilst within the services. Part of your role will be things such as maintenance of the services, audits, role allocation, inductions and shadow shifts, competencies and debriefs. What we are looking for in a Deputy Manager cliché – however we really are looking for people who care! We believe the qualities of a great Support Team are, being empathetic, supportive, resilient, respectful, and courageous and that is all you will need to succeed within this role. Due to the nature of this role, you will need to have/be: • Experience of working in a Supported Living or Care Environment., • Mentoring, Leading or Management experience., • Experience working within a complex provision., • Physically fit and able to support in daily activities., • Full UK Driving license would be essential with access to a vehicle with business insurance (or willing to obtain this) to accompany in the community. What we offer? As well as the job satisfaction we hope you will experience; you will receive a competitive rate of pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits. • Enhanced DBS provided., • A full and comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training., • VIVUP – this includes Employee Assistance Programme, Lifestyle savings, Cycle to work scheme, Home & Electronics payroll pay, Free online counselling sessions and Online GP access and much more!, • Birthday gift., • Early pay (you can access funds as you earn., • Pension Scheme., • Blue light card to receive discounts on goods and events., • Flexible working., • Employee wellbeing scheme., • Free parking within Gloucestershire., • A great culture (don’t just take our word for it, check out our reviews), • Opportunity to work for the company voted BEST PLACE TO WORK 2022, • *T&C's apply based on contract Equal opportunities Winners of Diversity and Inclusion Award 2023! As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from diverse individuals. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – we’re an accessible place to work. We're driven by inclusivity and celebrate individuality. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check. REF-225 953

Sanderson Government and Defence is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a trusted supplier delivering mission-critical solutions in the defence and national security sector. You will work on leading-edge technologies across AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, developing solutions that protect people, platforms, and information against constantly evolving threats. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative R&D projects while working in a supportive, technically focused environment. The Role As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software for National Security customers. You will work on novel products that combine physical and digital systems, collaborate closely with clients to define strategy, and explore emerging technologies. The role involves both hands-on development and problem-solving, creating solutions that are secure, scalable, and reusable. Key responsibilities include: • Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach, • Producing reusable and maintainable code, • Translating logical designs into physical designs and detailed specifications, • Documenting work using appropriate standards and tools, including prototyping where needed, • Working with emerging and well-understood technologies, identifying suitable design patterns, • Integrating APIs and UI components with existing data stores and services, • Maintaining and developing architectural components including data ingest, storage, and REST APIs, • Participating in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and epic decomposition, • Collaborating with user researchers and internal stakeholders to represent user needs Required Skills • Java Enterprise development and Spring Boot, • Front-end frameworks such as React, VueJS, or AngularJS, • Experience with appropriate testing frameworks, • Technologically curious with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies Benefits & Culture • Work at the cutting edge of technology in defence and national security, • Opportunity to spend time on innovative R&D projects and concept creation, • Collaborative, geeky, and creative environment that celebrates technical brilliance, • Competitive bonus scheme up to £3,000 / 6% of salary, • Generous holiday: 30 days plus bank holidays, 3.5 days over Christmas, option to buy/sell additional leave, • Supportive and engaging culture focused on growth and innovation, • Hybrid working: three days in the office, two days from home, flexible to work fully on-site if needed Security Clearance Candidates must hold an active SC and be eligible to obtain the highest level of clearance due to the nature of this work.

Education, Residential, Commercial, Social Housing.I am supporting a director led consultancy which blends the calm of an SME with the scale of a busy London practice.You will find no stuffy corporate playbook here.People work closely with the directors, decisions are made quickly, and the culture i

We are looking for an On Track Programme Lead to work closely with the team, a Community Rail Network coordinator, train operators and community partners, to deliver the On Track programme - a Motability Foundation funded project to engage disabled people with rail workforce culture change.Working i

Are you a Verification Engineer with experience testing embedded systems and user interfaces, combined with a solid background in electronics and laboratory testing? This is an exciting job opportunity to join a growing, engineering-led organisation with a strong family-feel culture and a healthy pi

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group – as a Nursery Manager Gloucester Denmark Road! Ready to inspire, lead, and make every day amazing for children? Busy Bees is searching for a passionate Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience in early years. Bring your creativity, EYFS knowledge, and energy — and we’ll provide the perfect place for your career to flourish. Why Choose Busy Bees? With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing internationally), Busy Bees is proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group. We’re dedicated to giving every child the very best start in life — and we’re equally committed to building a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and celebrated. Join a team recognised for award-winning culture, ongoing professional development, and genuine opportunities to grow. About the Role As our Nursery Manager, you’ll lead with passion, ensuring outstanding care, learning, and development for every child. You’ll also be introduced to our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark imagination, confidence, and curiosity. Community & Charity We’re proud partners with BBC Children in Need, giving our teams meaningful ways to get involved, fundraise, and make a difference to children nationwide. About Busy Bees Gloucester Denmark Road Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 68 children and is home to a dedicated, long-standing team. With a large outdoor play area, strong family communication, active social media presence, and free staff parking, it’s the perfect environment to nurture young minds and grow your career. Amazing Busy Bees Benefits Enjoy a market-leading package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career: * Annual bonus up to 25% * Competitive salary * Extensive training, CPD and clear career progression * Up to 33 days holiday, including bank holidays * Your birthday off – our treat! * Generous childcare discount * Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus * Menopause support via Peppy * Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance * Employee Assistance Programme + Mental Health First Aiders * Cycle to Work scheme * Easy workplace pension access through Cushon * Discounted Private Medical Insurance * Opportunities to travel, experience new cultures, and learn global best practices via our Talent exchange program And there’s even more… Enjoy our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform, packed with: * Huge retail discounts * Wellbeing resources for mind and body * Recognition and reward features * “Grow with Us” development hub tailored to support your future at Busy Bees If you’re ready to lead a passionate team, shape children’s futures, and grow within the UK’s top early years provider — Busy Bees is the place for you. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team., • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes., • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations., • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively., • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community., • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you:, • We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education., • You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills., • You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.Qualifications and Experience:, • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3., • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills., • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!

?? QHSE Manager - Manufacturing | £45,000-£50,000 + Excellent Benefits | ?? I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing business that is continuing to grow and invest in its people and processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of site-wide Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental standards and drive continuous improvement across operations. The Role As the QHSE Manager , you'll be responsible for maintaining and developing the Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensuring continued accreditation to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. You'll work closely with the Operations Director and site leadership team to embed a strong safety and quality culture, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and develop the site's IMS and ensure continued ISO 9001 & 14001 accreditation. Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Promote and embed a strong Health & Safety culture across the site. Lead and conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and develop corrective actions. Create and implement site action plans, monitor progress, and report on QHSE performance. Liaise with external auditors and inspection bodies (HSE, ISO, Local Authority, Fire Services, Insurance, etc.). Review training and competency requirements with Team Leaders and arrange training as required. Report on site performance to leadership and statutory bodies when needed. Obtain and maintain sustainability accreditations. Monitor operational KPIs, investigate root causes, and drive improvement. Provide consolidated reporting on incidents, accidents, and trends. About You Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent). Proven QHSE experience within a manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience leading external audits to ISO 9001 & 14001 standards. Strong understanding of QESH principles (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety). Desirable: LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent). A proactive approach to continuous improvement and a passion for developing site culture. The Package Salary: £45,000-£50,000 (DOE) Hours: 08:00-16:00 Pension: Excellent contribution - up to 9% matched Life Assurance: 4x salary Healthcare: Included Holidays: 26 days + bank holidays The Opportunity This role offers real ownership and visibility - you'll report directly to the Operations Director, with an H&S Advisor reporting into you. It's an exciting time to join as the company continues to expand and invest in both people and systems. ?? Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion. TPBN1_UKTJ

CULTURE & INCLUSIVITY Be a champion of Blue Squares values, creating a culture of inclusion, innovation, and collaboration across the Field Team. ARE YOU OUR PERFECT PARTNER? Youre experienced in retail or omnichannel field roles (retail, digital, contact centres) Youre commercially focused with con

Job Title Operations Supervisor Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. The Operations Supervisor will promote a robust Health & Safety culture and ensure the smooth running of the works connected to the depot.

Morson Edge is delighted to be partnering with an International Business in Cheltenham to find a Senior Human Resources Administrator. This role is ideal for passionate about HR operations and ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact by leading people, improving processes, and getting hands-on with systems and data. Main responsibilities: Lead and mentor a small team of HR Administrators, ensuring productivity, quality and SLAs are met Oversee day-to-day People Operations administration across the full employee lifecycle Own and continuously improve onboarding, changes and offboarding processes across the UK and internationally Maintain and optimise people system data, processes and reporting Oversee UK and international benefits administration Act as the main escalation point for complex queries and issues Work closely with the wider People team on projects, audits and compliance activity Ensure people processes remain legally compliant across multiple countries Drive a continuous improvement mindset, identifying efficiencies with employee experience front of mind About You: Proven experience in HR or People Operations, with exposure to employee relations Strong understanding of HR systems and people data Confident discussing compliance, with solid knowledge of UK employment law (international exposure desirable) Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment Proactive, organised and confident taking ownership from start to finish Professional, approachable and able to build trusted relationships across teams Discreet and confident handling confidential information What's on Offer: Flexible and hybrid working options, 3 days in the office 2 days working from home 25 days holiday plus bank holidays On site parking Health cash plan Enhanced MAT, PAT, and Adoption leave Strong focus on learning, development and career progression Supportive, people-focused culture TPBN1_UKTJ

DevSecOps Engineer (Mid & Senior Levels) We are seeking DevSecOps Engineers at all levels to join a growing engineering team, with a particular focus on Infrastructure Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems while contributing to the design, delivery and security of modern digital platforms. You will play a key role in integrating, administering and securing a wide range of systems and applications, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure. Working within a multi-disciplined environment, you will apply DevSecOps principles to deliver highly available solutions that meet demanding operational and security requirements. This organisation offers meaningful work, excellent learning opportunities and a flexible working culture that supports a strong work-life balance. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, deploy and manage IT infrastructure aligned to customer needs, applying infrastructure engineering best practices to ensure reliability, scalability and security., • Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation scripts, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and promote repeatability., • Provide full end-to-end system lifecycle management, from architecture and design through deployment, support, migration and decommissioning., • Support the integration of large, complex solutions into broader system-of-systems environments, ensuring interoperability and resilience., • Deliver infrastructure across public, private and hybrid cloud environments, addressing technical constraints while optimising performance and security., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices, tooling and automation across the organisation. Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience • Proven experience working within DevSecOps environments using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Sprints) and tools such as Jira and Confluence., • Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, including Active Directory., • Experience with virtualisation and software-defined infrastructure, including VMware vSphere, performance monitoring and networking concepts., • Understanding of automation and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible and Packer., • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins)., • Proficiency with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitLab) and branching strategies., • Hands-on knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes., • Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, and working knowledge of Python., • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including IPv4 addressing and routing., • Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Splunk., • Understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS and core cloud concepts. Desirable Skills • Experience maturing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments., • Hands-on delivery of IaC-driven cloud services., • Practical experience with AWS services including EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda., • Automation using AWS SDK (Boto3)., • Experience integrating hybrid-cloud solutions., • Knowledge of CloudTrail for troubleshooting and auditability. eDV is required to start this role - please note the eDV process can take 6 - 18 months

Food Quality & Safety Specialist Campden BRI's Global Safety & Quality Team deliver high-impact consultancy services to clients across the food industry. This role blends technical excellence with client-facing delivery, offering a dynamic mix of research, training, and strategic support. Position • Planning and execution of technical delivery as guided by your line manager or others within the team, ability to plan and manage your own time to meet deadlines.This will be on a blend of contract, training and research projects. All work is undertaken in line with the requirements of our business management system., • Responding to direct technical enquiries with support as appropriate using information retrieved from relevant sources. This will include provision of consultancy and the performing of site audits/pre-audits.The frequency and complexity of which will build with time and experience., • Present training materials as the lead tutor or support tutor, as relevant, on both scheduled and client specific courses., • Design and develop training course materials., • Interpretation of results and preparation of client reports to agreed standards., • Through implementation of business development strategies, stimulate areas of contract, training, and research in line with the focus area of the job., • Preparing project proposals/tenders for clients to a level agreed with the line manager., • Performing internal audits of the GSQ Department and site as required. Requirements • A graduate in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent (e.g. experience)., • A technical knowledge of the food industry (science and technology) across multiple food sectors. Several years (3 to 5) experience in a technical or quality role within food manufacturing or in food legislation enforcement., • Practical experience of at least one industrial food safety management standard would be an advantage., • Formal qualification in HACCP, Level 3 would be expected to fulfil the job requirements., • Practical experience and trained in auditing., • Training experience at least Train the Trainer level would be desirable to fulfil the job requirements., • Good verbal and broader communication skills to support business development, training and consultancy offerings., • Effective project and time management skills assuring effective delivery and compliance with business practices., • Full UK/EU driving licence. Benefits • Hybrid working, • Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • Buy and sell holiday scheme, • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%, • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays), • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • £34,000-£42,000 pa based on experience We regret we can't offer visa sponsorship for this role and due to the requirements of the role you must be able to drive due to our rural location and have your own transport. Click 'apply now' or send your CV to .

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a market-leading group operating across the Commercial, Industrial, Residential and Service sectors, who are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the delivery of innovative engineering solutions across their expanding product portfolio. This Gloucestershire based dynamic organisation has become the market leader in each of the sectors it serves and is embarking on an ambitious growth plan over the next 3 years. With growth comes investment, in products, infrastructure, and in people. The group prides itself on being entrepreneurial, customer focused and operationally best-in-class, creating an exciting environment for engineers who want to innovate, develop and make an impact. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing new products and enhancing existing designs, ensuring that solutions are technically robust, manufacturable and fully compliant. Working across the full product development lifecycle; from initial research and concept generation through to prototyping, testing and production release. Key responsibilities for the role of Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Gloucestershire: • Researching and developing new product concept as well as improving existing designs based on customer, production and market feedback., • Creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, BOMs and engineering documentation using Solidworks within a PDM managed environment., • Applying DFM/DFA principles and ensuring compliance with relevant industry safety standards and regulations., • Performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Solidworks Simulation., • Support of prototyping, testing and validation activities, analysing results to drive design iterations., • Collaborating with Product Management, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams., • Participating in design reviews, risk assessments (including FMEA), and broader project lifecycle activities from concept all the way through to production release., • Maintaining accurate engineering data and version control within Solidworks PDM. Key skills required for the role of the Gloucestershire based Mechanical Design Engineer: • HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering or a related discipline., • Demonstrable experience in product design or development, ideally involving fluid-handling / water management / pump systems / pressurisation units technology., • Experience of working within R&D or New Product Development (NPD) environments., • Industry experience of pumping systems, pipework design, fabrication design or water management / fluid technology., • Proficiency in Solidworks 3D CAD and PDM systems (Solidworks PDM preferred)., • Experience with FEA tools and analysis methods., • Knowledge of DFMA, GD&T and prototyping/testing processes., • An understanding of compliance requirements, industry safety standards and sustainable product design. Working environment and opportunities: • Hybrid working with time split between home, office and site as required., • Join a highly skilled, ambitious and supportive engineering team within an industry-leading group., • Contribute to the development of innovative, high-performing products used across multiple sectors. This role offers a unique chance to become part of a forward-thinking engineering group with big ambitions, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to investing in its people. Benefits include Bonus + Private Medical + Pension. To apply please send your CV to , or for more information contact Chuck Lam on 01582 878868.

If youre confident, optimistic, resilient, and thrive on talking to people this could be the role for you! Make a difference every day. Join Charity Link and help support life-changing causes like Blue Cross, a trusted UK charity thats been transforming the lives of sick, injured, and homeless pets and supporting the people who care for them since 1897. From veterinary services to pet rehoming and bereavement support, Blue Cross delivers vital services across the country. Your mission? Inspire members of the public to support charities like this through regular giving. The Role Working at pre-booked venues (e.g., supermarkets, shopping centres, events ) , youll engage with the public, sparking meaningful conversations and signing people up for monthly donations. The role of a fundraiser is about genuine, face-to-face engagement with purpose. Join us to work full time or part time. What Were Looking For : A positive attitude and excellent communication skills Confidence to speak to members of the public and build quick rapport Passion for animal welfare Reliable, resilient, and target-driven individuals Previous fundraising or sales experience is a bonus but not essential as full training will be provided. What Youll Get £25,396 guaranteed basic salary OTE £47,000+ with regular incentives and bonuses Healthcare plan (worth up to £900/year) 28 days holiday + flexible holiday scheme Discounts at over 30,000 retailers Award-winning training & career development path Long service rewards & generous referral bonuses Opportunities to work on other incredible campaigns Why Join Charity Link? With over 30 years of experience in face-to-face fundraising, Charity Link is proud to represent some of the UKs most respected charities. Our nationwide teams are supported, motivated, and passionate about the work they do. We believe in rewarding dedication not just financially, but through career growth, ongoing support, and a positive team culture. Every day is different in this role. Youll face challenges, but the personal and professional rewards are even greater. Youll meet amazing people and help create real impact. Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Field Sales Executive. At Charity Link, we believe that diverse teams drive stronger results, foster innovation, and create a more inclusive world. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and ensuring that everyone regardless of background, identity, or lived experience feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Equity and fairness are at the heart of our recruitment process. We actively seek to remove barriers, challenge bias, and provide equal opportunities for all candidates. Whether youre new to the sector or bringing years of experience, we welcome passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: We are living in the bio-century.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Global medical knowledge is expanding at a rapid pace.But despite huge breakthroughs, many diseases, such as cancer, rheumatism or Alzheimers, are still not curable.Sartorius is part of the solution.We help to ensure that new scientific discoveries can be translated more quickly into effective patient care.With technologies, platforms and partnerships for a common goal: better health for more people.More than 14,000 employees at over 60 production and sales locations worldwide support our customers with innovative technologies that make the development and manufacture of innovative therapeutics faster and more efficient.In the United Kingdom, Sartorius currently employs more than 1000 people at six sites in Epsom, Glasgow, Havant, Royston, Stonehouse and Nottingham.As one of the fasted-growing global life science companies, we are looking for people who share our ambition and want to make a contribution in a vibrant environment while growing their careers.Join our global team and grow with us.Job description: We are looking for a Field Service Engineer for our Lab Instruments team at Sartorius.In this role, you will be responsible for installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of balances, centrifuges, pure water systems and other associated laboratory equipment at customer sites in Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties whilst delivering excellent customer service.The team consists of 13 Engineers and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.This is a full time position working in the field and ideally living in Gloucestershire.Grow with us Your Responsibilities On a daily basis you will be responsible for providing service and customer support during field and in house visits You will manage all on site installation, maintenance and test tasks The ability to diagnose errors or technical problems and identify effective solutions You will produce timely and detailed service reports and issue certificates of analysis for equipment Follow company procedures and policies as well as UKAS, ISO, GMP standards on customer sites You will work closely with the technical team and share information across the organisation Do you enjoy building relationships with customers? You will improve customer satisfaction, help maximise customer retention whilst providing excellent customer service Required profile: You may have experience with balances and metrology, water systems and centrifuges would be beneficial but extensive training will be given Field service experience working in the pharmaceutical, biological or chemical industry following GMP or ISO standards or UKAS accredited laboratory in a similar role would be desirable though candidates from other industries will also be considered Ability to test, troubleshoot and service technical equipment Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised Ability to work flexibility and efficiently and to adapt quickly to changing work schedules Willingness to travel with some overnight stays, holding a full driving licence Do you enjoy building good working relationships? You will have strong customer service and communication skills What we offer: As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings Work-life Balance: Remote options, flexible work schedules xjlbheb Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform even before joining Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network Health & Well-Being : Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment Benefits Attractive Working Conditions 37.5 hours working week 25 days annual leave plus public holidays Annual option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave Free parking on site Free hot and cold drinks at Sartorius sites Fully Expensed Company Vehicle and Fuel Card Health & Wellbeing Competitive benefits package, including: Private Medical Insurance Private Dental Insurance Group Life Assurance Travel Insurance (Employee Paid) Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Planning Ahead For Your Future Group Personal Pension Plan Group Income Protection Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service

Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks. This is a strategic leadership role, ensuring that all activities meet statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with health and sa

Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Rehabilitation Officer Visually Impaired, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 28/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12806, • This post is open to job share Are you an experienced Rehabilitation Officer passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have a full time Rehabilitation Officer – Visual Impairment (ROVI) position available in our Sensory Team. The team has a supportive and engaged management structure including an Integrated Social Care Manager and a Sensory Team Lead, and you will be working alongside other Rehabilitation Officers as well as a Sensory co-ordinator As a ROVI, you will work as part of an integrated service with people who have significant sight loss to improve their choice and quality of life. As a ROVI in our team you will make use of timely interventions to maximise long term independence and minimise ongoing support. You will use your knowledge to provide individuals, their families and carers with information and advice on other relevant sources of emotional, material or financial help, where this is available. About you: As ROVIs, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: • A diploma in Rehabilitation for Visually Impaired People, • An awareness of visual and hearing impairments and the impact they can have on an individual, • Experience of working in a Health & Social Care setting If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care works with Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. This is known here in Gloucestershire as Make The difference Our Rehabilitation Officers do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. Here are some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work. • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria in the Job Profile which you will find in the Additional Information section below. This should include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please, contact Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank - Casual This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank, • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £15.12 - £16.41 per hour (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance), • Hours per Week: various, • Contract Type: Casual, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026 About us In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. We are an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive. We're excited to be opening our new children’s homes. Each home has a specific purpose. We have one small home dedicated to providing short term care, supporting younger children to make the transition to foster care or to return home. We have a larger home for older children with a plan of long term residential care and we will support them to transition towards independence through the use of our supported accommodation studios. Our third home will be supporting older children with a plan of ‘step down’ from residential care to foster care or a return home. We are committed to supporting our staff in delivering the highest quality of care to the children in our homes. To strengthen this, we have recruited 2 Children and mental health clinicians, who will have a regular presence in the home to guide and support our team in working in a trauma-informed way. In addition, we have integrated an Advanced Practitioner who will lead residential training strategies focused on your professional development. This role will ensure that you receive the skills, knowledge, and ongoing support needed to thrive in your position and to continuously improve the care you provide. About you We are looking for individuals who are: • passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive., • resilient, empathetic, and patient, with strong communication and teamwork skills., • able to build trust and positive relationships with children who may have experienced trauma., • willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins., • committed to professional development and continuous learning., • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification. We are required to see your original qualification certificate and qualification transcripts so please ensure you have these for when they are requested, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive As a Residential Practitioner, you will: • provide high-quality, personalized care to children and young people in a residential setting., • promote a trauma-informed approach to care, using your understanding of each child’s individual needs and experiences., • encourage positive behaviour and support the young people in developing life skills, emotional resilience, and independence., • work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans, ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of every child., • build positive relationships with the children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care., • manage challenging behaviours calmly and professionally, applying therapeutic techniques to support children through difficult times., • help children engage in education, recreational activities, and personal development opportunities. For additional information about this role please reach out to • Any hours worked between 20.00 – 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post. This is a rolling advert and will remain live until all our current Bank Residential Practitioner vacancies are filled. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Family Drug & Alcohol Court Locality Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Family Drug & Alcohol Court Locality Social Worker, • Job Location: Tewkesbury, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 02/11/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12811 This role will sit within the Children & Families team in Tewkesbury. The Social Worker will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service, TACS, to deliver the evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these posts will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • £4,000 welcome payment*, • £2,000 retention payment*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role As an FDAC Social Worker you can expect the following: • systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate, • trauma-informed approaches, • deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children, • confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers, • restorative practice with high support and high challenge, • development of multi-agency interventions, • collaborative permanency planning, • equal access to FDAC for families across all localities, • you’ll be the ‘spoke’, holding one FDAC case from your locality, • TACS will be the ‘hub’, supporting you as part of the wider family team, • you’ll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team, • hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week), • reduced caseload to support this work, • attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family, • write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final), • attend formulation and intervention planning meetings, • deliver interventions and support permanency planning, • work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers) As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance For an informal chat about this role, please contact We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person week commencing 26th January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. *Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions **Our relocation package is subject to terms and conditions Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Children and Families Advanced Practitioner - Permanent • Job Title: Children and Families Advanced Practitioner, • Job Location: Forest of Dean, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 18.5, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 07/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 9624 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • welcome payment of up to £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £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 continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services h ave been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our child ren and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adop ting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About you As an Advanced Pra ctitioner you are at the heart of Gloucestershire’s practice model. You will hold an expert role within your team. Your role includes facilitating the team and service’s ability to develop and deliver complex social work practice through a combination of joint working, practice advice and guidance, and quality assurance. You will also model Gloucestershire’s relational systemic practice model and will help promote Gloucestershire’s practice standards across the team. Advanced Practitioners provide direction to team members around improving the quality of practice. This may include activities such as quality assuring an assessment or attending joint visits with social workers to support their learning. As an Advanced Practitioner you may provide Newly Qualified Social Workers in the team with monthly reflective supervision and undertake one of the observations of practice, however management of the NQSW will sit with Team Managers. You will also support any Social Work students within the team. You will have a joint lead for a particular area of practice offering a weekly consultation to practitioners from across the service to book into, to support them to develop their practice in that specific area. You will work closely with the Social Work Academy through regular forums and training to ensure standardised practice across the teams, bringing new learning and training opportunities to social workers within your team. As an Advanced Practitioner you will hold a small number of cases, ensuring you have dedicated time to follow your other duties. To find out more about this role take a look at our video here: 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: • Social Work England/ Wales registration, • experience at Senior Social Worker level, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012), • a full driving licence and willingness to drive For an informal chat about this role, please email with your name, number and what you wish to discuss, and a member of the team will give you a call within 48 hours. To ensure a personalised and responsive recruitment experience, all applicants will receive a call from the recruitment team to discuss this role, where you would like to practice, and in what area, and to book you in for an interview. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Services please take a look here: ___ Interviews for this role will be held in person at our Forest of Dean locality office week commencing 26th January 2026. *Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Advanced Educator - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Advanced Educator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 25/01/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12536 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year, • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • cycle to work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team As a member of the Social Work Academy, you will be offering leadership of practice to develop outstanding social workers and social work leaders who effect positive changes for children, young people, and families. The Academy is responsible for providing a welcoming and meaningful introduction to working in children’s services, optimising the many attractions of working for Gloucestershire County Council. It also ensures that our staff receive the highest quality continuing professional development that impacts directly on improving the life experiences of children, young people, and families. Aligned with this, it provides quality assurance for practice across children’s services. The Academy also supports staff with their professional accreditation responsibilities and career progression options. About the role This fixed term post is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional creativity and be part of the implementation of systemic practice within children’s services. It will involve the development and delivery of learning in relation to advanced relational practice, trauma-informed practice, and leadership, as well as working in support of our wider Academy curriculum delivery and continued professional development offer. You will be drawing on your highly skilled practice, contemporary research, and best educational delivery activities to fulfil this role, including adapting to the virtual delivery of learning opportunities. About You As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance For an informal chat about this role, please contact Charlotte Allen at or Sally Dobson at We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. *Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on Thursday, 5 February 2026. We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent • Job Title: Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker (Children's Social Care), • Job Location: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37 with part-time hours considered, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 9625 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; • between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to Work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team’s full complement of staff. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children’s Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. 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: • Social Work England/ Wales registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012), • a full driving licence and willingness to drive *Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Additional Information Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Case Progression Manager - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Case Progression Manager, • Job Location: Gloucestershire - county wide, • Salary: £48,226 and £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12867 For more detailed information about this role, please watch this short video: ___ Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 and £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year, • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role The Case Progression Manager is a critical role in overseeing the timely and effective movement of matters within the Public Law Outline (PLO) process. This role ensures that statutory responsibilities are met and that children’s welfare remains central to all decision-making. The postholder works closely with Social Workers, Team Managers, legal services, and multi-agency partners to monitor case trajectories, identify delays, and drive improvements in practice. The Case Progression Manager acts as a bridge between operational teams and legal services, facilitating effective communication and ensuring that cases are legally sound and procedurally compliant. They track performance indicators such as timescales for assessments, pre-proceedings actions, and court submissions, identifying patterns of drift and escalating concerns where necessary. The role also involves coaching and mentoring staff, promoting reflective practice, and encouraging critical thinking in complex decision-making. By coordinating multi-agency input and ensuring timely information sharing, the Case Progression Manager helps maintain momentum in cases and supports the achievement of positive outcomes for children. The role includes will preparing monthly performance reports for each of the localities and also present a quarterly legal report to the senior management team and within this be able to analyse trends, areas of focus and propose actions required. The role includes working closely with the Social Work Academy and the legal department to develop and deliver targeted training packages for staff. These training initiatives aim to strengthen practitioners’ understanding of legal processes, improve the quality of court documentation, and embed best practice in case planning and progression. The successful candidate will be able to manage their own schedule, offering a high level of flexibility that suits individuals with family commitments and those seeking a healthy work–life balance. About You The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in statutory children’s services, including safeguarding and court work. They will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of child protection legislation and the PLO framework, and the ability to challenge practice constructively while fostering a culture of accountability and learning. The role demands resilience, excellent communication, and a commitment to promoting the rights and welfare of children through high-quality, timely interventions. As well as your social work experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s), • To have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) For an informal chat about this role, please contact Finbar Breeze at Interviews for this post will be held in person at Shire Hall Week commencing 26th January 2026. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. *Please note that our retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 28/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 9988 Reward and support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £39,152 - £40,777 for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • relocation allowence of up to £8,000*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role As a Senior/ Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Service, 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 make sure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. You will be part of a growing service which boast a permanent and stable management team, committed to driving forward improvement and outcomes for disabled children and young people. About you 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: • Social Work England registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) - if you qualified after 2012, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s) How to apply For an informal chat about this role or to find out more please email or alternatively contact our dedicated recruitment team on Interviews for this post will be held in person at Shire Hall on Tuesday 6th January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ *Please note that our welcome and retention payments are non contractual, and subject to tax and national insurance deductions We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the job profile for this role, please follow the link below: This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

NRPF Case Lead - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: NRPF Case Lead, • Job Location: Gloucestershire, • Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13287 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the role As a NRPF Case Lead, you can expect to provide a high-quality service which involves advanced and complex decision making, problem solving within emergency situations and providing advice to the Children’s Social Care and Early Help workforce in relation to families with no recourse to public funds. The role incorporates communicating directly with the Home Office to check immigration status, rights and entitlements of migrants, expediting visa applications for regularisation and settlement in the UK, working in partnership with Team Managers and Group Managers to oversee the Local Authority NRPF section 17 budget, gathering, preparing and quality checking evidence for visa applications, completing financial assessments and Human Rights Assessments to support decisions around eligibility of services. You will offer support to Families under Section 17 including advising and working closely with Social Workers with next steps/case resolution/section 17 funding requests, completing destitution assessments, supporting social workers with child in need assessments and child in need plans, completing Human Rights Assessments, accessing and communicating with legal representatives, gathering evidence for visa applications, providing immigration advice, communicating with the Home Office teams to expedite claims and supporting the budget holder with section 17 funding access to resource requests. The role also requires strategic work including liaising with other Local Authorities in relation to best practice and exploring strategic priorities such as more cost-effective housing provision which is now in progress and managed as a team. Maintaining a high standard of report writing to update the NRPF guidance and policies for Social Workers and recording monthly spend under s17 to track the budget and inform future practice. As a NRPF Case Lead, you will be expected to offer training and upskilling to Social Workers as well as offering advice to professionals on NRPF matters and immigration advice. About You As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive For an informal chat about this role, please contact We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person at Shire Hall on Wednesday 21st January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Advanced Practitioner (Children in Care) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Advanced Practitioner (Children in Care), • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11004 Reward and support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • up to £8,000 relocation package**, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • salary sacrifice green car scheme (T&Cs apply), • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About you As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service which will deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. You will be a resilient, driven individual who can play your part in making our vision for children’s services a reality. Taking on a protected case load, you will work to create the best outcomes for children and young people with complex and challenging needs, risks and circumstances. You will take a lead in promoting and supporting quality control and improvement activities within the team and across the service and support performance activities within the team. Your role will also include providing for the practice and development of Trainee Social Workers on placement and NQSW within the team. You will also provide support when needed to the team manager in supporting the 5 Social Workers within the team. As well as your experience as a frontline senior social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England registration, • 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, • DBS clearance How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please email or alternatively please apply before the closing date. *Interview is scheduled to take place 22nd January 2025 *Interviews will take place in person at Shire Hall Gloucester *Welcome payments and retention payments are subject to normal tax and national insurance deductions **Terms and conditions apply We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Push for Better. Join The AA. As our Roadside Recovery Driver, you’ll go the extra mile for our customers. Anything can happen whilst driving, but it’s OK we are the AA! We get everyone back on the road safely and get their day moving again. Take a look at Recovery Driver roles we have here: ___ On Target Earnings: £41,000 for a CE licence, and £35,000 for a C licence Salary: Guaranteed minimum c. £33,862 for CE (HGV 1) license, £30,490 for C (HGV 2) license Depot Postcode: GL2 5DA • Shifts: Rolling Roster, working 18 out of 28 days with 2 weekends off. Standard Shifts are 9 hours 45 mins. (Inc. 45 min break) End of shift flexibility is required meaning you may work up to 12 hours in a shift inc. break, • Bring your best self and we provide the rest, including; full Uniform, Boots, and the best available equipment!, • Free breakdown cover from day one, • Equivalent of 23 days holidays (increases with service), • Up to 7% company pension contribution, • Join a famous brand that our customers love, with industry leading training, • A communicator: You're great with your customers, you’re the calming influence, reassuring and professional in all situations, ensuring your customer feels safe and that their needs are being taken care of., • A self-starter: You will be content working independently, as well as collaborating as part of a team, driving to different locations in all weathers., • A fixer/problem solver: You’re someone who thrives in all situations! You will revel in utilising your expertise to solve a variety of issues. What do I need?, • To be eligible for this role you must live within 25 miles OR 1 hours travel from the depot – postcode included in advert., • A full driving category C driving licence (HGV 2). Ideally you’ll hold the CE (HGV 1) licence too, although this isn’t essential as we can help you with this., • Alongside this, you’ll need a Driver CPC (certificate of professional competence) qualification, and a digital drivers/tachograph card., • To be comfortable adapting to new technology- training will be provided. Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, we will help you build the career you’re looking for. Here at the AA we understand diversity and value the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, are empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. You’ll also have access to a range of benefits such as: • Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance, • Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including drug and Alcohol checks, work references, credit and criminal record checks. Ready for anything? Apply Today

Enablement Coordinator - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Enablement Coordinator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12559, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? About the role: We have 3 full time (37 hours) Enablement Coordinator positions available in our Adult Social Care Enablement Service: 1 role based in Forest of Dean, 1 in Gloucester, and 1 in Tewkesbury. The Enablement Service support and encourage all vulnerable adults who may have a disability and who also may have challenging home circumstances. The Enablement aim to develop and promote daily living skills and promote a greater control over people’s lives. The support work will take place in people’s homes, community and in the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewksbury Drop In/s which are based in the libraries. The Drop In/s are a free walk-in service that support vulnerable adults who may need help with or advice about day-to-day life. For more information on the Drop-In’s and other support services, ___ As an Enablement Coordinator, you will work directly with adults across Gloucestershire, supporting them to maintain or regain independence, improve wellbeing, and access appropriate services. The role combines enablement and care navigation functions, focusing on early intervention, crisis support, and community connection. The postholder will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. This role is ideal for someone with great communication skills and who can prioritise and manage their own time confidently. It is also important that the successful candidates continue to develop and maintain good working relationships with outside partnerships, in order to signpost individuals as required. To find out more about working in the Enablement Team, ___ About you: In the Enablement Team, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: • a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Care or equivalent qualification or experience, • training related to Health and Social Care, • experience of working with individuals who need support to achieve outcomes, • evidence of good interpersonal skills and good verbal / written communication. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: * • For all your hard work, you will receive the following;, • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) . We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. How To Apply: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion with the team manager, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply now’ today! Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. This Position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Advanced Practitioner Leaving Care - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Leaving Care, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12724 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • £4,000 welcome payment*, • £2,000 retention payment*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team As part of a project team, we actively encourage new ideas and are testing fresh ways of working to better meet the needs of care experienced young people and the wider service. The direction of travel for our service is evolving in response to the national and local agenda, including changes to the Staying Close framework, so we’re looking for individuals who are adaptable, open to change, and motivated to take on emerging responsibilities as our work develops. The team currently consists of one Senior Leaving Care Personal Advisor, who leads on group work, independent living skills, and ASDAN, and two Leaving Care Personal Advisors, each of whom are anticipated to lead on specific areas of service such as housing. About You As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult’s and Children’s) For an informal chat about this role, please contact Tina Philp at We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person week commencing 26th January 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. *Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Social Workers (Adults) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Adult Social Worker, • Job Location: Various across the county, • Salary: £38,220 - £40,777 per annum pro rata + relocations allowance of up to £8,000*, • Benefits: Free onsite or offsite parking and also ___, • Hours per Week: Various, full time and part time, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 3495 If you’re a Skilled Worker already living and working in the UK , with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE and looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire, then read on! Salary Skilled Worker Social Worker: £38,220 per annum with a relocations package of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants. Salary Experienced Adults Social Worker: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum with a relocations package of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants. Are you an experienced Social Worker? Then we would love to hear from you! If you're a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000* subject to qualifying conditions. There's never been a better time to make the move! ___ About the role: Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we #makethedifference in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by ___ We have full time and part time Social Worker opportunities across Gloucestershire in our Adults Social Care Services. To find out more about our teams, ___ or if you want to learn more about team, please email to arrange an informal discussion with one of the Team Managers. About us : Why Gloucestershire? Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. ___. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You can be confident of becoming part of welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive teams. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. Please note you must hold a full driving licence and have the willingness to drive (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply) We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. For interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, please email To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Additional Information: To access the Job Profiles for thess roles, please follow the links below:- These positions are subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

ASC Customer Services Operations Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: ASC Customer Services Operations Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13201, • This post is not open to job share Are you ready for a new challenge and looking for the next step in your management career? We have a Customer Service Team Operations Manager role available in our Customer Service Team in Adult Support Services, which offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of the service and to bring your leadership and managerial expertise and skills to the next level! This opportunity combines line management responsibility with the strategic planning and development of our service. The post is based at Shire Hall in Gloucester. We offer flexible working with a mix of office and home working. About the role: You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the customer service department and ensure that customer teams (including Contact Center, Shire Hall Reception areas, and Blue Badge) are providing excellent service. You will engage all key stakeholder to develop and implement policies and procedures. You will ensure that budgets and resources are managed effectively. About you: You will have experience in management and development of a range of services within a defined service area (preferably customer services), along with a desire to progress these skills further You will have provided extensive staff management and leadership expertise. You will get knowledge and understanding of project management, information security, budget and risks management. Being innovative, progressive, and able to provide creative approach to problem-solving and juggling priorities will make a great candidate too. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care is on an exciting journey, working to the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills, • Flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time and remote working (subject to the needs of the role - please discuss this at interview ), • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. We are an easy commute from many locations, view our ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. How to apply: To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! For an informal discussion, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. You will find a link below to our Job Description. Additional Information: Interviews will be held on the week commencing January 26th. To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Asst Head of ASC Reablement - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Assistant Head of Reablement Services, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £53,937 - £57,844 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Contract Duration: 12 months, • Closing Date: 12/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13292 Are you ready to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Reablement Services to join our Adult Social Care Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our Reablement Services deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Gloucestershire. Working alongside the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning, you will play a key role in shaping the future of reablement, driving innovation, and ensuring services are flexible, responsive, and focused on maximising independence for vulnerable adults. The post is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract About the role As Assistant Head of Reablement Services, you will: • Support the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning in the strategic direction and operational management of Reablement Services., • Provide direct operational authority over key registered services and Registered Managers., • Lead business development and organisational change, ensuring services adapt to legislative and system changes., • Ensure high standards of practice and compliance with professional regulation., • Deliver strong financial management, monitoring budgets and achieving value for money., • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, workforce development, and innovation., • Provide advice and guidance on adult social care policy and practice, implementing strengths-based approaches., • Work collaboratively with partners and commissioners to deliver integrated services and improved outcomes. About you We are looking for a dynamic leader with: • Proven experience in leading and developing adult social care services., • A track record of delivering major projects and achieving performance improvements., • Strong financial management skills and experience of managing significant budgets., • In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy frameworks., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills., • Political awareness and experience of working in a political environment., • Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of learning and development. Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that is exactly what we aim to do for our people! Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. We’re closer than you think We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Applying To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. If you want to learn more about the role, please email to arrange an informal discussion with Brenda Yearwood (Head of of ASC Commissioning) The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Logistic Assistant - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Logistic Assistant, • Job Location: Hempsted, Gloucester, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 25/01/2026 Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) have an exciting opportunity for a Logistic Assistant to join their expanding team! About the Role: GELS plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the distribution, delivery, installation, collection, maintenance and minor adaptations of medical and telecare equipment to support people being discharged from hospital and to help people to remain independent in their own home. The service is delivered on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire. The main responsibility of this role is to work in a two-person crew by providing support and assistance to the driver in the distribution, fitting and collection of medical equipment to members of the public. Other responsibilities include: • Prepare the van for operation by inspecting its general condition, safety checks, checking fluid levels and tyre pressure, and obtaining or scheduling repairs with the transport team, • Load the van to deliver and collect in the most effective and efficient way, • Equipment collections are undertaken appropriately and additional items are added in the field, • Ensure infection control and personal protections guidelines are adhered to when undertaking your role, • Work with wider team colleagues to resolve issues About You: We are looking for someone who is experienced in assisting with multi-drop van deliveries and has good geographical knowledge of Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will also have: • Experience in warehouse procedures, • Experience of working in a team, • Experience of working with people with complex needs Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. ___ If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role! We Offer: Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that’s exactly what we aim to do for our people. Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Free off-site parking, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment, • Training and development opportunities, • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • Cycle to Work scheme Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Profile (see link below). Your application should include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Please also include details of your English and Maths GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) in the application form. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager, please email . Previous applicants need not apply. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to a DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Residential Practitioner- Children's Home - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Residential Practitioner- Children's Home, • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance), • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 11/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 9880 Are you driven by purpose? Do you believe every child deserves safety, love, and the chance to thrive? If you're passionate about transforming lives and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our growing team in our newly opened children’s homes. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be a positive force in a child’s life, every single day. About us Right child, right support, right time, every time Following our June 2025 Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Services were rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted praised our leadership for creating a culture where children, families, and staff feel valued and heard, and where risk is managed confidently and ethically. We’re proud to be launching new purpose-driven children’s homes, each designed to meet specific needs. These homes are built around trauma-informed care, clinical support, and staff development — ensuring our practitioners are empowered to deliver the highest standards of care. What makes us different? • on-site mental health clinicians to guide trauma-informed practice., • Advanced Practitioner-led training to support your growth and confidence. About you We are looking for individuals who are: • passionate about supporting children and young people flourish., • are empathetic, patient, and resilient, with strong teamwork and communication skills., • can build trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma., • are flexible to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins., • are committed to learning and professional development. Experience in residential care is welcomed but not essential, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support. As well as your experience of working with children, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification, or a commitment to achieving the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within two years of commencing employment at the home if you do not already have this qualification., • a full driving licence and willingness to drive As a Residential Practitioner, you will: • deliver high-quality, personalised care in a safe and nurturing environment., • use a trauma-informed approach to support emotional healing and growth., • encourage positive behaviour, life skills, and independence., • work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement tailored care plans., • support children in education, recreation, and personal development., • handle challenging situations with professionalism and therapeutic techniques. Why Join Us? • be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team., • receive specialist training and clinical support., • make a lasting impact on children’s lives. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ For additional information about this role please reach out to • Any hours worked between 20.00 – 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Please ensure that your personal statement relates to this particular role and that a full CV is uploaded. If information is missed off your application, the hiring managers may not review it. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Enablement Co-ordinator - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Enablement Co-ordinator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 18.50, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 10137, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? About the role: We have a part-time (18.5 hours) Enablement Coordinator position available in our Adult Social Care Enablement Service in Gloucester. The Enablement Service support and encourage all vulnerable adults who may have a disability and who also may have challenging home circumstances. The Enablement aim to develop and promote daily living skills and promote a greater control over people’s lives. The support work will take place in people’s homes, community and in the Forest of Dean, Gloucester and Tewksbury Drop In/s which are based in the libraries. The Drop In/s are a free walk-in service that support vulnerable adults who may need help with or advice about day-to-day life. For more information on the Drop-In’s and other support services, ___ As an Enablement Coordinator, you will work directly with adults across Gloucestershire, supporting them to maintain or regain independence, improve wellbeing, and access appropriate services. The role combines enablement and care navigation functions, focusing on early intervention, crisis support, and community connection. The postholder will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. This role is ideal for someone with great communication skills and who can prioritise and manage their own time confidently. It is also important that the successful candidates continues to develop and maintain good working relationships with outside partnerships, in order to signpost individuals as required. To find out more about working in the Enablement Team, ___ About you: In the Enablement Team, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: • a Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Care or equivalent qualification or experience, • training related to Health and Social Care, • experience of working with individuals who need support to achieve outcomes, • evidence of good interpersonal skills and good verbal / written communication. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: For all your hard work, you will receive the following; • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • Plus, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • An in-house Occupational Health service, • Employee discount scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. How to Apply: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion with the team manager, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply now’ today! Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. If you are an Internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to , as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error. By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process. *a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Children in Care Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Children in Care Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker, • Job Location: Cheltenham/ Gloucester, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 25/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 10000 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; • between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to Work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. As a Social Worker in a Children in Care team you will have a case load of children who may have a plan for adoption, special guardianship, long term fostering or returning home to family. As one of our Social Workers we want you to focus on empowering children by making sure their voices are heard and their life history is considered. We aim to ensure all children in our care have the same opportunities as our own children and are passionate corporate parents to them all. Your role is essential for these children/young people, you support, guide and advise them as they grow into young people ready to face the world as adults. You will be required to act as the corporate parent for each child you work with, undertaking direct work, getting to know them and their family whilst ensuring they have access to excellent health, education, activities, hobbies and a stable home built on love. You will be an advocate for them, support them and those around them including the foster carers (or residential provider) and family which will ultimately benefit the young person and lead to better life long outcomes. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 5 Social Workers this may include an ASYE and international socials workers. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children’s Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. About you As a Social Worker within our Children in Care teams, 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: • Social Work England registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance How to a pply For an informal chat about this role, please email with your name, number and what you wish to discuss and a member of the team will give you a call within 48 hours. Interviews are due to take place in person week commencing 2nd February 2026. *Please note, all our welcome and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Position: night shift Job type - Permanent Location: Quedgeley Salary: £36737 per year (inclusive of shift allowance) Working hours: week 1 60 hours per week 2 24 hours per week(6:00 pm to 06:00 am) An exciting opportunity has arisen with my client. They are a successful engineering company that are offering a stable and lucrative career in their business. They require a Production Setter to join their business with their machining department on night shift. We are looking for a Machine Production Setter who ideally has the following skills: • Must have previous experience manufacturing machinery and robotics. • Be able to load, set and operate manufacturing cutting machinery. • Previous experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment is essential. • Be able to work under pressure and hit targets and KPI's. • Experience in basic cutting would be advantageous. • Be able to quality check your own work using measuring equipment such as micrometres, verniers, callipers and shadowgraph. The benefits of working for this company are: • Competitive pay rates with training available • Permanent position available reglar overtimes, life assurance benefit scheme • They promote a positive, approachable, and welcoming culture throughout the company. If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno 01453 852 542 and forward your CV to Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor Pay: Up to £36,000 DOE Location: Gloucester Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday Reports To: Stores & Logistics Manager Direct Reports: Stores Team Role Summary My client a dynamic organization is looking for a logistics supervisor to join their team in Gloucester. To work across diverse, high-impact industries such as aerospace, defence, and high-performance automotive. This includes inbound and outbound goods handling, internal logistics, inventory accuracy, forklift fleet coordination, and waste disposal. The role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant daily operations that support production flow and delivery performance. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, suited to an organised, detail-driven leader who enjoys developing people and improving processes. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Supervise the logistics team to ensure daily activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People) targets. Support the ongoing development of the team to strengthen logistics capability and flexibility. Manage attendance in line with company Absence Management procedures. Manage conduct and performance using the company Disciplinary procedures as required. Foster a positive, engaging and productive team culture. Conduct performance reviews and set annual team objectives aligned with operational goals. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to company HSE standards, including Process, COSHH and Environmental risk assessments. Maintain strict compliance with Standard Operating Instructions, especially regarding Health & Safety and Quality. Oversee 5S/housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment. Complete Logistics Audits as required. Operational Excellence Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring accurate, efficient flow of materials. Identify and resolve logistics issues promptly, implementing corrective and preventative actions. Ensure effective utilisation of logistics resources to support world-class operational performance. Maintain stock accuracy through strong process discipline and adherence to inventory control procedures. Ensure accurate, ‘clean' data within the IFS ERP system and effective use of Time & Attendance systems. Support delivery of annual objectives and KPI targets for the logistics function. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within logistics. Communicate effectively with all departments to support production and overall operational performance. Other Responsibilities Build strong working relationships with the wider site management team. Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the company. Key Skills & Experience Significant supervisory experience within a manufacturing or warehouse logistics or stores environment. Strong experience using ERP systems, ideally IFS. Detailed understanding of inventory control, shipping processes and warehouse safety standards. Attributes Essential Proven team leader with the ability to motivate, guide and hold colleagues accountable. Positive, constructive and enthusiastic approach; leads by example. Strong communicator with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Able to manage team performance and achieve operational targets. Effective delegator with clear instruction, follow-up and closure. Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of the organisation. Ability to build, empower and energise effective teams. Confident in managing conflict to constructive outcomes. Strong problem-solver using logical, structured methodology. Desirable Certified racking inspector and/or forklift truck trainer. Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies. For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities across Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. Candidates with experience as a Warehouse Team Leader, Senior Stores Operative, Logistics Team Lead, Goods-In/Out Supervisor, or Inventory Specialist may be well suited to this position For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website: Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

This is a superb opportunity to join the UK's leading home improvement business as one of our Sales Managers. We are seeking an experienced sales professional or sales manager who is now looking to stretch their business development and management potential to the next level. With flexibility of hybrid working, you will be supported to achieve impressive and realistic OTE's with qualified appointments, with industry leading training, ongoing coaching and development from local senior management to make you and your team a success. This is us ! Anglian Home Improvements, the UK's leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for nearly 60 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. The quality products and excellent customer service are only made possible by having great people representing us – and we are seeking a Sales Manager to lead our local team. What you'll be doing Leading, managing and motivating a team of self-employed Sales Executives, you'll be proud of them and confident in developing your team using your existing and growing sales abilities. Driving recruitment activity of self-employed Sales Representatives to complement your existing team, and recruitment of Marketing Agents and Area Marketing Leaders to your set targets. Responsibility for providing appropriate training, coaching and development of your self-employed sales team to Company standards and policies. Encourage the Sales Team to generate own leads though approved methods whilst managing leads from internal sources. Ensure that the Sales Team present the approved Finance presentation, in accordance with FCA regulations, and our internal policies and procedures to every potential customer. Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to deliver on the business plan, ensuring sales targets are achieved in accordance with product specifications, pricing structures and profit margins, maximising the conversion of all leads to achieve set targets. Preparation and presentation of regular sales reports. What we're looking for Successful proven experience as a Sales Representative or Sales Manager who has consistently exceeded targets in sales and marketing. Ideally experienced within Home Improvements (or similar!) . Ideally, experience of recruiting self-employed Sales Professionals. Highly motivated, with the natural ability to motivate & guide people to achieve targets. Meet strict deadlines in a targeted sales environment. Excellent negotiation skills. Experience of remote meetings/sales appointments, although not essential. Have a proactive approach and results driven. Flexible towards varied workloads and working hours . Able to provide a consistently high level of customer service. Committed to continuous personal development through internal resources and own initiatives. A driver with a full UK driving licence and your own car. What We Offer This is truly a career where your hard work pays off – the more you put in, the more you get out! With OTE potential between £50,000 - £100,000 pa, plus the opportunity to benefit from additional incentives. You'll receive industry-leading training within your role to help you reach your full sales management potential. Competitive salary Basic with OTE between £50k - 100k Uncapped performance-related earnings Hybrid working arrangements Minimum 31 days holiday increasing with service Pension High street discounts employee scheme Employee Product Purchase Discount Scheme Apply today! Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Companys value of Succeed Together we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the best person for the job regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees. TPBN1_UKTJ

Carry out regular Health & Safety audits across multiple sites, ensuring clear and timely reporting. Attend safety meetings, client visits and awareness sessions, representing the business positively. Maintain and continually develop the company’s Health & Safety culture—practical, people-focuse

Culture and Inclusion Lead - Exeter, DevonCulture and Inclusion LeadLocation: Police Headquarters, ExeterSalary: Grade 11 - Starts at £64,650 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £72,972 per annumType of employment: Permanent About the RoleWe are seeking a strategic and values-driven Cult

Reports to: Head of People and Culture. We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on People and Culture Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and provide trusted support to managers across the organisation. Culture, engagement & development.