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Contracts Officer (Energy from Waste) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Contracts Officer (Energy from Waste), • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 1st Floor, • Salary: £48,226-£51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date:, • Job Requisition Number: 10345 Come and join our passionate and talented waste team. The Waste Management Team manages the Waste Disposal Authority functions at Gloucestershire County Council. This is a vital role supporting the management of contracts related to the operation of the Council’s energy from waste facility and the associated sale of the electricity it generates. The role has a particular focus on data management and finance but is also varied, involving regular site visits and interaction with numerous stakeholders. About you You will have proven experience in the management of contracts, financial forecasting, data management and stakeholder engagement across both the public and private sectors. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential. You will also have excellent communication skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences in the form of reports or presentations. You will enjoy a busy and varied working environment and have the ability to prioritise your workload on a daily basis. An understand of waste management and the energy industry would be beneficial but is not essential. About Us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 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 employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities 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 Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Ferris via email at Closing date Sunday 18th January 2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview on Thursday 5th February and Friday 6th February 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- 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.

Refurbishment and Distribution Operative - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Refurbishment and Distribution Operative, • Job Location: Gloucester (Mitcheldean site), • Salary: £25,185 - £27,694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 18/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12635 Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) has two full-time vacancies for Refurbishment and Distribution Operatives at its Mitcheldean site. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, supportive team and make a real difference to people across Gloucestershire. The main responsibilities of this role involve the refurbishment, processing, packing and distribution of healthcare goods and equipment. About the Role: Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the refurbishment, distribution, delivery, collection and maintenance of 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. Responsibilities include: • Unloading medical equipment for refurbishment from vans, • Operating machinery to sanitise scrap items, • Loading & unloading of equipment through the refurbishment process, • Using a scanner to move items to their correct locations on internal systems, • Ensuring Health & Safety guidelines are adhered to when undertaking the role, • The routine renovation of products in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions About You: The ideal candidate will have worked in a production or warehouse environment and have experience of these processes and procedures. You will have experience working in a team and be happy working independently. You will have a focus on quality and a positive, can-do attitude. If you are friendly and outgoing with good communication skills this could be the ideal role for you! Our ___ 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: 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 parking at our site in Mitcheldean, • 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 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. To arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager, please email or click 'Apply' 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:- 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. 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.

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: 21/12/2025, • 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. 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.

HR Advisor - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: HR Advisor, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £47,181 per annum, (career grade progression), • Hours per Week: Please refer below, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 16/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 13086, • 12-month Fixed Term – Pay & Reward (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week, • 12-month Fixed Term – Employee Relations (Secondment Cover) - 37 Hours per week This is a career grade position at Grade 8/9 . Your starting salary will be determined by relevant experience and qualifications. We welcome applications from candidates who meet either the Grade 8 or Grade 9 criteria within the role profile. • Lead and support pay and reward initiatives that align with organisational objectives and industry best practice, • Develop, review, and implement HR policies to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency, • Manage consultation processes with key stakeholders including trade unions and employee groups, • Provide expert guidance on employment terms and conditions across multiple frameworks including Soulbury, Teachers, Green Book, and Grey Book, • Ensure HR procedures comply with current employment legislation and sector-specific guidance, • Support job evaluation processes and grading reviews, • Contribute to strategic workforce planning and reward benchmarking activities, • Lead and support organisational change management projects, including restructures, service redesigns, and transformation initiatives, • Manage TUPE transfers and provide expert advice on complex transfer situations, • Facilitate consultation processes with trade unions and staff representatives on change programmes, • Develop and implement change management strategies that minimise disruption and support staff wellbeing, • Provide guidance on restructuring processes, including redundancy, redeployment, and ring-fencing arrangements, • Handle complex employee relations casework (approximately 10% of the role), including disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters, • Ensure organisational change complies with employment legislation and best practice, • Experience in pay and reward practices and policy development, • Proven track record in leading consultations with trade unions and stakeholder groups, • Knowledge of local government pay frameworks (Green Book, Grey Book, Soulbury, Teachers), • Significant experience in organisational change management, including restructures and TUPE transfers, • Proven ability to manage complex change programmes from inception to completion, • Experience in consultation processes, ideally working with trade unions, • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience, • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment 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, • 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, • 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, • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please express an interest in this position by submitting a CV today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. Due to volume of applications anticipated, unfortunately no feedback will be provided for those applicants not invited for interview. Please ensure you clearly state within your personal statement which position you are wishing to apply for. If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about these roles, 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. 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.

Project Manager - Temporary This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. GCC invites you to join us in our journey to create great moments for everyone, everyday! Hourly Rate of pay Minimum: £ 22.17 Hourly Rate of pay Maximum: £ 28.06 Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 1st Floor Hours per Week: 37.00 Closing Date: 15/12/2025 Duration: 3 months About the Job This role is based in the Planning, performance and Insight service and working with directorate colleagues The post-holder will be responsible for managing projects within the Council’s project management framework, taking responsibility for project governance and deliverables under the direction of the project sponsor. This is what we need you to do... • Manage one or more projects through their lifecycle from initiation to delivery of benefits, taking responsibility for planning , developing and implementing the project, • Produce robust and detailed project business cases and plans, identifying and agreeing the project scope, deliverables, milestones, risks and benefits, • Be responsible for all aspects of project governance, managing gateway approvals, maintaining change control and ensuring that corporate requirements are met, • Manage, facilitate and contribute to the development, design, analysis and appraisal of options in order to help the sponsor determine the best way of achieving the project’s objectives, • Ensure that project deliverables are achieved to the agreed specification with regard to time, cost and quality, using creativity and problem solving techniques to overcome obstacles as they arise, • Oversee delivery of the project, planning and organising work and ensuring that project risks and issues are identified, managed and resolved, • Provide matrix management for all staff and resources assigned to the project, including project team members and support services. In addition, at Grade 9, we need you to… • Manage projects that are more complex and involve higher risk and provide support for high risk, complex programmes, • Contribute to the design and delivery of Project Management training and the development of the Council’s approach to project and programme management, • Keep up to date with legislative and wider changes in service areas relevant to the current portfolio of projects in order to be able to recommend and help to design solutions, • Be responsible for project communications and stakeholder management, engage with stakeholders to ensure their commitment to the project, • Report delivery of the project sponsor and project board, keeping them informed of progress, and escalating issues as appropriate., • Prepare routine and bespoke reports as required in order to meet corporate reporting requirements, • Contribute to the oversight and governance of the wider corporate portfolio, working with colleagues in the Performance & Need Team to ensure that the entire portfolio of programmes and projects is well designed, well governed and effectively managed. As part of the annual appraisal, outcome based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile. The job profile will be subject to regular review and the council reserves its right to amend or add to the accountabilities listed. The ideal candidate will have... Experience • Managing projects, • Working with senior managers and politicians, • Preparing and presenting clear, concise reports, • Risk management, • Supporting cost/benefit analysis and options appraisal, • Benefits realisation (including delivery of cashable savings), • Able to exercise influence across a range of stakeholders, including managers senior to the post-holder, • Able to present a well-argued, robust business case, • Report writing, • Problem solving, • Facilitation skills, • Project management tools and techniques, • Understanding of the role of local government and its partners, • Understanding of relevant areas of Council business, • Research and analytical skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Collaborative approach, • Confident, enthusiastic, self-motivated and determined, • Good negotiation skills, • Able to work as part of a team, • Able to motivate and influence others, • Self-aware and open to learning and development, • Well organised and able to balance competing demands and meet tight deadlines without direct supervision, • Customer focussed Essential • Good levels of numeracy and literacy (evidenced by GCSEs Grade A–C or equivalent), • NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent, • Formal programme or project management qualification (essential) 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.

Multi-Site Relief Care Worker - Casual This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Multi-Site Relief Care Worker, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £25,584 - £26,835 per annum (pro rata), • Contract Type: Casual, • Job Requisition Number: 8900, • This post is not open to job share Are you compassionate, empathetic, caring, and hard working? Are you looking for a career where you can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of others, but you are not able to commit to a permanent role? Then we would love to hear from you! About the role: Joining as a Multi-Site Relief Care Worker is a fantastic career choice that allows you to do just that! We are currently looking for Relief Care workers who are active, kind and respectful to join our multi-site relief staffing team. You will work across the Adult Social Care in-house services within GCC, to supplement existing care teams when required, to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of the service . Whilst you are under no obligation to accept shifts, we do ask that you are committed to supporting our permanent teams by working shifts where possible. Relief Care Workers are crucial members of the team that ensure consistent care across the in-house services during busy periods, when permanent staff are unwell or on leave and they do make the world of difference - seeing a friendly and familiar face is so important to the people we support when permanent team members aren't available. Our Services are continuously evolving, and as such, this role and related responsibilities may be subject to minor change. Please email to arrange an informal discussion About you: You will be experienced in supporting or working with vulnerable people, ideally adults in a care setting. You will use your strong communication and listening skills to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, open and easy to understand way. You will treat the people you are supporting with compassion, dignity, respect and empathy. You have a positive attitude and can confidently deal with challenges and problems that may arise. You will have a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or be willing to undertake it. You will also be willing to undertake the Care Certificate learning as part of the induction programme for the role. 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: Accountability - we do what we say we will Integrity - we are honest, fair and speak up Empowerment - we enable communities and colleagues to be the best they can Respect - we value and listen to each other Excellence - we continually improve through listening, learning and innovation 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. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the essential 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. For an informal discussion or to find out more about the apprenticeship opportunity, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. 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 Note to internal applicants : To ensure best practice, vacancies are to be applied for within the Success Factors internal career site. Should you require support in setting up your internal profile, please visit ___ for guidance. Should you experience any issues logging in, please email or call for support. 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. 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, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 07/12/2025, • 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. *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. 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. Interviews for this vacancy will take place in person week commencing 15th December 2025. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. 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.

As an Engineer Assistant, you will play a crucial part in both field and office-based support, contributing to high levels of customer satisfaction. Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team environment. This exciting role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on