Permanent Social Worker
4 days ago
Gloucester
Social Worker – Localities Team\n\nGloucestershire County Council\n\n£42,000 – £47,000 per annum | £4,000 Welcome Bonus | £8,000 Relocation Package | Visa Sponsorship Transfers Available\n\nKey Highlights\n\nPermanent Social Worker opportunity\n\t\nSalary between £42,000 and £47,000 per annum\n\t\n£4,000 Welcome Bonus\n\t\nUp to £8,000 Relocation Package Available\n\t\nSkilled Worker Visa Transfer Sponsorship Available\n\t\nApplications welcomed from Social Workers with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience\n\t\nManageable caseloads and strong management support\n\t\nClear career progression and professional development opportunities\n\t\nHybrid and flexible working arrangements\n\t\nJoin a forward-thinking authority committed to excellent outcomes for children and families\n\nAre you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career with a local authority that genuinely invests in its workforce?\n\nGloucestershire County Council is seeking passionate and motivated Social Workers to join its Localities Service on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and supportive service where relationship-based practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children are at the heart of everything they do.\n\nWhether you are already based in the UK or looking to relocate, Gloucestershire offers an attractive package including a generous relocation allowance, welcome bonus, and visa sponsorship transfer opportunities for eligible candidates.\n\nAbout Gloucestershire's Localities Service\n\nThe Localities Service works with children and families requiring ongoing statutory intervention and support. Social Workers manage a varied caseload across Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline, and care proceedings, providing direct support to children and families while ensuring risks are effectively managed and positive change is achieved.\n\nThe service is structured to allow practitioners to develop meaningful relationships with families and partner agencies, ensuring interventions are purposeful, timely, and focused on achieving sustainable outcomes.\n\nYou will join a collaborative and supportive team environment where managers are accessible, supervision is reflective, and professional judgement is valued.\n\nPractice Model\n\nGloucestershire's Children's Services are underpinned by a relationship-based and strengths-led practice model, recognising that lasting change is achieved through effective partnerships with children, families, and communities.\n\nThe service promotes:\n\nBuilding trusting and purposeful relationships with children and families\n\t\nUnderstanding the child's lived experience and ensuring their voice influences decision-making\n\t\nWorking alongside families to identify strengths, resources, and protective factors\n\t\nReflective and restorative practice approaches\n\t\nEvidence-informed assessments and interventions\n\t\nMulti-agency collaboration to improve outcomes and reduce risk\n\t\nProfessional curiosity and analytical thinking in safeguarding practice\n\t\nTimely permanence planning and outcome-focused intervention\n\nSocial Workers are encouraged to work creatively and confidently while receiving regular support and guidance from experienced managers and senior practitioners.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManaging a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans\n\t\nUndertaking comprehensive child and family assessments\n\t\nCompleting statutory visits and maintaining effective direct work with children\n\t\nAssessing risk and implementing safeguarding plans where necessary\n\t\nProgressing cases through Public Law Outline and legal proceedings when required\n\t\nPreparing high-quality court reports, assessments, and care plans\n\t\nParticipating in child protection conferences, core groups, reviews, and strategy meetings\n\t\nWorking closely with schools, health professionals, police, legal representatives, and community partners\n\t\nMaintaining accurate case recording and ensuring compliance with statutory timescales\n\t\nSupporting permanence planning and ensuring children achieve stable long-term outcomes\n\nCandidate Requirements\n\nQualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification\n\t\nRegistered with Social Work England\n\t\nMinimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services\n\t\nExperience managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and safeguarding cases\n\t\nStrong understanding of UK children's legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and statutory guidance\n\t\nExcellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills\n\t\nAbility to work effectively within a multi-agency environment\n\t\nCommitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families\n\nInternational Applicants Welcome\n\nGloucestershire County Council welcomes applications from overseas Social Workers currently working in the UK who require a transfer of Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.\n\nTo be considered for sponsorship transfer opportunities, candidates should:\n\nHold current registration with Social Work England\n\t\nHave a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified Social Work experience\n\t\nBe currently sponsored and working within the UK\n\t\nDemonstrate strong knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory practice\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for experienced practitioners seeking long-term career progression within a supportive local authority.\n\nWhy Join Gloucestershire County Council?\n\nCompetitive salary of £42,000 - £47,000 per annum\n\t\n£4,000 Welcome Bonus\n\t\nUp to £8,000 Relocation Package\n\t\nVisa Sponsorship Transfer Available\n\t\nFlexible and hybrid working arrangements\n\t\nSupportive and approachable management team\n\t\nRegular reflective supervision\n\t\nComprehensive learning and development programme\n\t\nCareer progression opportunities across Children's Services\n\t\nAccess to specialist training and development pathways\n\t\nStrong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance\n\t\nOpportunity to live and work in one of the UK's most picturesque counties\n\nIf you're looking for a local authority that values your expertise, invests in your development, and supports you to deliver outstanding practice, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nContact\n\nJosh Dhumisani\n\nSenior Recruitment Consultant\n\nMobile: (phone number removed)\n\nEmail