Social Worker - Children in Care team
23 days ago
Gloucester
Gloucestershire County Council\n\nSocial Worker – Children in Care Team\n\nPay Rate: £42 per hour\n\nHours: 37 per week\n\nContract: Locum\n\nAbout the Role\n\nGloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team.\n\nYou will work with looked after children and young people, ensuring they receive high-quality care, stability, and support to achieve positive long-term outcomes.\n\nThis role involves working closely with foster carers, residential providers, and multi-agency partners to deliver effective care planning and secure permanence for children.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManage a caseload of children in care.\n\t\nComplete statutory visits, assessments, and reviews.\n\t\nDevelop and progress care and permanence plans.\n\t\nWork closely with foster carers, residential settings, and partner agencies.\n\t\nPrepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings where required.\n\t\nUndertake direct work with children and young people.\n\t\nSupport transitions to independence and adulthood.\n\nPractice Model Used by Gloucestershire\n\nGloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the “Three Conversations” approach.\n\nThis framework focuses on:\n\nBuilding meaningful, person-centred relationships with children and families\n\t\nReducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes\n\t\nWorking collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions\n\t\nClear and transparent risk assessment\n\t\nReflective supervision and professional autonomy\n\t\nThe model supports consistent, high-quality, relationship-based practice.\n\nWhy Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work\n\nGloucestershire offers an excellent blend of countryside and vibrant town life:\n\nHome to the Cotswolds, known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor lifestyle.\n\t\nPopular towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester offer shopping, culture, and entertainment.\n\t\nStrong transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, and London.\n\t\nMore affordable housing compared to many South West areas.\n\t\nA supportive local authority focused on staff wellbeing, development, and improving outcomes for children.\n\t\nIt’s a great place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life.\n\nInterested?\n\nTo apply, please send your CV to:\n\nFor more information, call:\n\n(phone number removed)