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Local Government - Interim Head of Finance - 6 months Interim Head of Finance – Local Government Location: GloucesterContract: Interim (cover during permanent recruitment process)Team: 15 Finance ProfessionalsStart: ASAP My client is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Interim Head of Finance to lead our finance function during a period of transformation and while we recruit to the permanent post. This is a critical leadership role, overseeing a high‑performing team of 15 and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting, effective financial controls, and strategic financial support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Provide strong leadership and direction to the Finance team, maintaining high standards of performance, service delivery, and professional development., • Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting., • Responcibility for Business partnering and commercial finance team, • Drive positive change within the finance function, supporting ongoing improvement projects and modernising ways of working., • Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, supporting decision‑making with clear financial insight., • Ensure robust governance, compliance, and stewardship of public funds., • Be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)., • Have demonstrable senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the public sector, policing, emergency services, or complex multi‑stakeholder environments., • Be confident leading change, improving processes, and embedding best practice. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4765095

Development Sales Manager West Midlands Region, Gloucester / Cheltenham Competitive salary + attractive benefits At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Development Sales Manager (Sales Advisor) to join our fantastic West Midlands region, based around the Cheltenham / Gloucester area. The role will see you take responsibility for and manage the development sales function and be the primary Miller Homes contact for potential and existing customers. Having responsibility for securing the sale of homes and managing the customer journey in accordance with company standards, procedures and targets. RESPONSIBILITIES: • To manage and control the Development sales function from pre-start to post completion, • Meet prospective customers and maintain primary point of contact throughout customer journey, • Manage the requirements and expectations of customers throughout the house buying process,, • Take responsibility for the development’s presentation and ensure it reflects a strong sales message and the highest of standards REQUIREMENTS: • Experience of high-performance in a Sales role with a Housebuilder, • A presentable, customer-facing professional with experience of dealing with customers and providing an exceptional standard of customer service, • Experienced in problem solving and the ability to analyse/report on issues that could affect the development, • Able to rapidly assimilate and assess situations and issues, offering solutions with maximum results WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive basic salary, • 26 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off, • Excellent commission structure, • Company contribute 6.5% to your pension, plus other benefits

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Band 6 Community Eating Disorders Nurse Location: Gloucestershire Employer: NHS (via Service Care Solutions) Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of the NHS in Gloucestershire for a Band 6 Community Eating Disorders Nurse. Role Responsibilities In this post, you’d be a key part o

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RESPONSIBILITIES: * To manage and control the Development sales function from pre-start to post completion * Meet prospective customers and maintain primary point of contact throughout customer journey * Manage the requirements and expectations of customers throughout the house buying proce

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EHCP Locality Lead - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: EHCP Locality Lead, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor, • Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 28/02/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 13062 In Gloucestershire, our priority is to create an inclusive education system that ensures every child and young person receives the right support, at the right time, and in the right place. We are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and are investing in our services to meet local needs effectively. Our Education, Health and Care Plan ( EHCP) service plays a vital role in supporting children and young people who require additional help to achieve their potential. We currently have two exciting leadership opportunities: Resolution Team Lead EHCP Area Lead – Annual Review Team (Year 8 and Above, Preparing for Adulthood) How You’ll Make a Difference As part of our EHCP leadership team, you will lead and inspire a team of dedicated officers, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and outcomes for children and young people are improved. About You To be successful you will need: For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Successful candidates will join us at a time of exciting change which offers a real opportunity to improve outcomes for young people. Being part of a service that is supportive, offers development opportunities and cares passionately about meeting the needs of Gloucestershire’s children and young people. • Training and Development opportunities inc. IPSEA and Nasen, LASEN Training, • Flexible working opportunities, • A service structure that provides progression opportunities, • Annual leave of 25.5 rising to 30.5 days per year after 5 years, plus bank holidays, • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Competitive salaries, • Opportunity to purchase additional leave, • Wide ranging multi agency working Please see job profiles for detailed information on the roles. 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 Jen Jones via email at Closing date : 11.59pm, 28th February 2026 Interviews will take place: week commencing 16th March 2026 (to be confirmed). Additional Information To access the Job Profiles for these roles, 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. 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.

Education Planning Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Education Planning Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 03/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13350 Our team delivers an essential service within the Council’s Education Department, leading on important aspects of the Council’s School Place Planning Strategy. Every year we provide thousands of children and young people with a school place, and the Education Planning Officer plays a crucial part in supporting senior managers in meeting the Council’s statutory duties in this area. You’ll work with a range of stakeholders, providing clear information to help support negotiations for funding contributions from housing proposals, whilst also supporting accurate reporting, and analysing data to help forecast future school place demand. You’ll also manage delivery of some capital projects, support statutory school reorganisation, and prioritise accommodation needs to ensure every child can access quality education. In addition, you’ll keep up to date on national policy and strategy as it relates to the delivery of school places and prepare essential data for government returns—making a meaningful impact on local communities. About you Our ideal candidate is an organised, proactive professional with a strong commitment to improving education provision. You’ll bring proven experience in analysing, managing and presenting complex data, whilst managing detailed work to a high standard under competing priorities. You’ll also be knowledgeable about statutory processes around Schools and Education. You are confident working across teams and organisations, you’ll support funding negotiations, present clear insights to senior leaders and external partners, and government bodies. You will remain resilient, politically aware, and highly motivated in a demanding environment, always focused on delivering the best outcomes for the residents of Gloucestershire. Please read the job profile which provides further information on the experience and attributes sought of our ideal candidate. About us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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. Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: • 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 (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply), • Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs 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 Paul Kear, Education Planning Manager, via email at or by phone on . Closing date 3rd March 2026. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing Monday 9th March 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th or Thursday 26th March 2026 at Shire Hall in Gloucester. If you feel you have the skills, enthusiasm and experience required to undertake this role then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” button. 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. 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. 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.

Data & Insights Assistant - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Data & Insights Assistant, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £26,403 - £27.694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 04/03/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 13630, • This post is not open to job share About the Team and Role We’re looking for a detail-focused and curious Data and Insights Assistant to support the Gloucestershire Libraries Development Team. Based at Shire Hall in Gloucester, this role plays a vital part in helping us understand how our communities use library services, ensuring our activities, events, and priorities are shaped by real evidence. Working closely with the Development Manager, Customer Development Coordinators, and the wider service, you’ll help gather, input, and analyse customer data from our library systems and Customer Relationship Management system. You’ll contribute to regular reporting for internal teams and external partners, including Arts Council England, and support colleagues by providing clear insights that guide decision-making. You’ll also help develop and maintain our feedback and evaluation processes, attend occasional events to support data collection, and contribute to how the service reports on impact and engagement across the county. About You You’re methodical, organised, and naturally inquisitive. You enjoy working with data, spotting patterns, and presenting information clearly. You understand the importance of accuracy and confidentiality, and you’re comfortable managing multiple tasks in a busy environment. You work well as part of a team, communicate clearly, and can adapt to new systems and processes. Whether you’re creating spreadsheets, supporting report preparation, or helping colleagues understand customer insights, you bring reliability, focus, and a positive, proactive approach. We’re looking for someone who: * Has strong administrative and organisational skills * Is confident using digital tools, spreadsheets, and databases * Can input, collate, and analyse data accurately * Communicates clearly, both in writing and verbally * Can manage multiple deadlines and respond to changing priorities * Works well both independently and as part of a team * Is open to learning new systems and approaches * Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive data appropriately About Us 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 If you feel you have the skills 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 or how your skill set may match ours, please contact Curtis Fulcher, Development Manager, on Closing Date: 4 March 2026 Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 13 March 2026 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. 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. 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.

Information Requests Officer - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Information Requests Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 1st Floor, • Salary: £33,143-£36,363 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 04/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13631 Request Management are looking for effective and efficient individual for a fixed term of one yeat to join our busy team in the role of Information Request Officer. In this role you will need to understand and to have a desire to develop your skills in information compliance. You will be responsible for dealing with requests from people wanting to access their personal data. They may have a complex personal story, involving foster or residential placements, with people coming into their lives for brief periods. This right of access can help to fill in significant gaps in their stories and help with unanswered questions, providing information that may have been missing or inaccessible to them previously. Working within a dynamic team, you will also be managing other types information compliance requests, ensuring they are responded to within the requirements of the law. About You The ideal candidate will have experience in information management, information security, or compliance and of handling requests for information. You will have knowledge of data protection issues, principles of confidentiality, and the ability to interpret legislation. You must be able to manage a diverse and varied workload, using your networking skills and a customer focused approach. About us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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. Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: • 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 (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply), • Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs 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 Jacob Foxley or Jo Baynes-Kubiak via email at or Closing date 4th March 2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 16th March 2026. 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. 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. 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.

Workshop Technician - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Workshop Technician, • Job Location: Tri Centre Fire Service HQ, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum in addition a welcome payment of up to £3,500, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 27/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13181 **Please note we are recruiting to 2 positions. Join a Team That’s Evolving and Growing Our Corporate Fleet Unit (CFU) within Gloucestershire County Council is now an established and forward‑thinking department, continually evolving as we modernise how we manage, maintain, procure and innovate across our diverse fleet — including the highly specialised operational fleet of Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS). With ongoing investment in new vehicles, upgraded systems, Electric and low‑emission technologies, advanced equipment and major fleet improvement projects, this is your opportunity to join a service that is growing rapidly and always seeking to improve. Your contribution will help shape the next phase of our development as we push standards higher and deliver an exceptional, resilient fleet for the county. About the Role As a Workshop Technician, you’ll work on one of the most diverse and interesting fleets in the region. No two days are the same — and your technical skill will directly support emergency services and essential council operations. Your day, week, and month could include: • Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections., • Inspecting, servicing and repairs of specialist fleet equipment., • Diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment., • Mobile maintenance, travelling across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy., • Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment., • Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems., • Training on equipment used across the GCC/GFRS fleet., • Supporting equipment readiness for front‑line fire appliances., • Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery (full training provided to a national standard)., • Collection and delivery of vehicles as required., • Attending and delivering technical training to the wider team., • Attending locations to support our on-call and out-of-hour cover., • You will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, Workshops Manager & GFRS Control when on-call. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that this role requires a good level of physical fitness and mobility for vehicle access, as well as occasional outdoor work. Your work will be key to helping frontline services operate smoothly, and you’ll be supported every step of the way. About You We are looking for a proactive, skilled, and adaptable HGV Technician who can work under their own initiative and who enjoys a varied workload. You’ll bring: • Strong diagnostic, service and repair experience., • The ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively., • Flexibility and a methodical approach., • Excellent communication and teamwork., • Experience working within a busy workshop (desirable). You’ll also need to support our 24/365 call‑out cover for GFRS, taking part in our standby rota. Standby currently operates two weeks in every five, with paid standby allowances and opportunities for overtime above your basic pay. About Us • 37‑hour working week, Monday–Friday (normal hours), plus great overtime opportunities., • Guaranteed Paid, rota’d standby/on‑call allowances of over £30 per 24 hours, • Welcome Payment of up to £3,500 on top of earnings (Subject to T&Cs), • Training progression to Category C license, • Corporate provided mechanical tools or replacement tool allowance (subject to T&Cs), • Corporate Fleet Unit Uniform and all PPE, • Supportive, safe and positive working environment., • Regular, structured supervision and development., • Full access to specialist and refresher training and clear career‑progression pathways., • 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 after 5 years., • Option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave., • Local Government Pension Scheme., • Staff discount schemes., • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Access to employee networks., • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply). Interested? If you’re excited by variety, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a growing, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Workshops Manager Iain Butler via email at Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview 10th & 11th March 2026. We appreciate your interest; however, feedback will not be available for applicants unsuccessful at application stage of the recruitment process. Join Us for an Open Afternoon! – Corporate Fleet Unit Gloucestershire County Council’s Corporate Fleet Unit is pleased to invite prospective applicants to an open afternoon, where you’ll have the chance to explore our workshop and equipment facilities first-hand. This event is a great opportunity to gain insight into the work we do, meet members of the team, and ask any questions you may have ahead of the advert’s final submission date. We encourage anyone interested in joining our dynamic and forward‑thinking service to come along and see the exciting opportunities we have to offer. DATE & TIME - Friday the 27th of February 2026: 13:00pm – 15:30pm (space is limited, please email to retain a booking response) Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to a standard 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. 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: 22/02/2026, • 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 across our newly opened children’s homes. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a stabilising, trusted adult in a child’s life, every single day. In accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be aged 21 years or above. This is an essential and proportionate requirement to ensure the effective and appropriate delivery of the service due to the nature of the duties of the role and the ages and complex needs of the children and young people in our care. 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 . We are proud to be opening new, purpose-led children’s homes designed around trauma‑informed care, clinical support, and excellent staff development. What makes us different? • As a Local Authority children’s home , we are driven by care, not profit. Our focus is firmly on doing what is right for children. That means every decision, every resource, and every member of staff is dedicated to creating safety, stability and long‑term opportunities for the children who live with us., • Being part of a Local Authority service also means our homes are fully connected to Gloucestershire’s wider support network, giving children seamless access to education, health, therapeutic input, and community resources. It also means you’ll work alongside professionals who share the same values, the same purpose, and the same commitment to children’s futures., • On‑site therapeutic support clinicians guiding trauma‑informed practice, • Advanced Practitioner‑led training and reflective support Each home has a clear purpose: • Short‑term home for younger children transitioning to foster care or returning home, • Long‑term home for older children preparing for independence We are looking for people who are: • passionate about helping children flourish, • empathetic, patient, and resilient, • able to build strong, trusting relationships, • good communicators and collaborative team players, • flexible to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins Requirements • 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, • full driving licence and wiliness to drive in the job As a Residential Practitioner, you will: • deliver high‑quality, personalised care, • use trauma‑informed approaches to support emotional healing, • encourage independence, life skills, and positive routines, • work closely with a multidisciplinary team, • support children in education, recreation and personal growth, • respond to challenges with confidence and curiosity Rotas operates over 7 days a week (Monday–Sunday). Staff typically work 2 to 3 long shifts per week, each totalling 16 hours. Example Long Shift Structure Day 1: 10:00am – 11:00pm (shift)+ sleep in (11:00pm – 7:00am), Day 2 - 7:00am – 10:30am (shift continues). Day 3 Off Why Join Us? Choosing this role means choosing to make a real and lasting difference. Here’s what you can expect: You’ll change lives and see it happen. You’ll witness powerful moments of growth: a child smiling again, trusting again, or feeling safe enough to be themselves. These are the moments that stay with you. You’ll be part of a team that lifts each other up. You won’t face challenges alone. Our teams support one another, reflect together, and celebrate progress, big and small. You’ll receive training that builds confidence and skill. With trauma‑informed training, clinical guidance and continuous development, you’ll grow into a confident, thoughtful practitioner who makes a meaningful impact. You’ll work in homes built to feel safe and welcoming. Our homes are shaped with young people, warm, homely, and filled with opportunities for connection, fun, and healing. Your work will have purpose every day. Every meal shared, every conversation, every walk, every moment of support builds trust, safety and hope. You’ll go home knowing your presence mattered. How to apply 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. Candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange a face to face interview at Shire Hall. 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.

Deputy Team Manager - Disabled Children - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Deputy Team Manager - Disabled Children, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 6, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 22/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13362 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 annual retention payment*, • 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 (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 Us The Disabled Children and Young People’s Early Help Team supports children and young people who are aged 0- 18 years old with significant needs arising from their disability. The team aims to ensure that disabled children and their families have access to a needs-led service that promotes resilience, co-production and improves children’s life chances. To do this the team will work with partners to make sure that every child has an accurate assessment of need, with a plan that sets out how support will be delivered, with the aim to improve outcomes. About You As a Deputy Team Manager within the Disabled Children’s Service, you will be joining an experienced, supportive and child focused team, which is committed to delivering the best outcomes for children. We require you to have oversight of children’s planning from the point of referral, this includes: ensuring we offer advice, guidance and support at the earliest opportunity, signing off and agreeing EHCP contributions, and making decisions to complete single assessments with families in line with the eligibility criteria. You will also be required to supervise and support staff in this role within the front door. You can also expect to undertake statutory social worker tasks as part of the role. As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England registration, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults & Children’s), • to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) For an informal chat about this role, please contact Kelly Routledge on 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 Monday 2nd March 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 retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions 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 shortlisting criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview 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. 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 Team Manager - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Children and Families Team Manager, • Job Location: Stroud, • Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13476 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £52,413 - £54,495 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, • 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 Team Manager, we’ll ask you to lead and support a team of social workers to deliver services of the highest quality. Ensuring statutory duties and best practice is followed, you’ll develop a team plan in line with Children’s Services strategic objectives and provide management oversight on all cases with a clear understanding of risk. Your role will focus on managing the team’s workflow and quality assuring work through observations, reflective supervision and GCC’s quality assurance framework, as well as contributing towards the development of the framework itself. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within both the service and partner agencies, you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for vulnerable children and young people across the county. 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 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 contact 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. 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.

Assistant Educational Psychologist - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Assistant Educational Psychologist, • Job Location: Redwood House, • Salary: £36,109 - £37,444 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13614 This is an exciting new opportunity to work with the developing Educational Psychology team in Gloucestershire. The role will assist Gloucestershire Educational Psychology Service in delivering a wide range of activities and support to children and young people in schools and settings. About You This role will involve the following tasks: Undertake a range of information gathering, observations, assessments, and interventions pertinent to the services’ work with children/ YP and their parents/ carers. Participate in the development and delivery of psycho-educational support programmes. This work is carried out under the supervision of a qualified Educational Psychologist. Information gathering on behalf of an Educational Psychologist to support SEND processes. Engage in relevant searches of psychological literature to develop and enhance courses, packages and materials used by the Educational Psychology Service. Collect data and produce brief reports to underpin a range of development initiatives, training and preventative/ project work. Support evaluation of service delivery. Auditing of case files/ general administrative support and the use of data to explore trends and patterns under the guidance of a qualified EP. Keep accurate and retrievable records of work and provide written feedback as required. Administrative tasks to support service outcomes. Attend service meetings and contribute to aims of the service. Report on a day-to-day basis to a Senior EP or nominated Educational Psychologist. The position is subject to specific eligibility criteria: At least 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (or recognised equivalent) and the Graduate Basis for Registration or Chartership (GBR/ GBC) as a psychologist as required by the British Psychological Society. Significant post-qualifying experience of working directly with children and parents, for example, experience of teaching, youth work, mentoring or emotional wellbeing support. Have knowledge and understanding of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and the special educational needs in a broader sense. To hold a valid full driving licence and ability to drive/access to a vehicle. Ability to demonstrate significant understanding of how psychology has influenced practice to date. The expectation is that all those employed as Assistant EPs would wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify as an Educational Psychologist and are seeking relevant experience to support their application to Doctoral training. Applications are invited from candidates who wish to embark on the professional doctorate and qualify as an Educational Psychologist and are seeking to gain relevant experience to support their application to the Doctoral training programme. For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Worker (PEP) or Greg Cotton (SEP) on or About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave, • 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 submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. Important dates There is an open evening where you are able to meet the team and find out more on 5th March (Online) at 1900hrs For an informal discussion,and to book on to the open evening, please contact 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. 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. 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 Adviser Apprentice - Apprentice This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: HR Adviser Apprentice, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor, • Salary: £24,019 - £26,077 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Apprentice, • Duration: Two years, • Closing Date: 23/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13440 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the council’s People Services Team as a Human Resources (HR) Adviser Apprentice. In People Services we support the organisation’s workforce, culture and employee relations. We lead on areas including recruitment, training, policy development, employee relations and change management. You’ll help make a difference as a HR Adviser Apprentice by supporting HR/OD Advisers and managers to develop and implement proactive HR solutions. You will make and present evidence-based decisions for people solutions, carrying out research to support your recommendations. You’ll provide advice and guidance to managers on people related issues, in line with policies and employment law, and you’ll maintain and develop people policies. In this role, you will gain experience of all areas of People Services. We will support you to develop your knowledge and skills and you will study towards the People Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship. About you To be successful you will need good organisational skills and be able to plan and prioritise your own workload. You will bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide a wide range of support to colleagues and managers, and you will develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers. You will bring your creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions, and you will have a flexible and adaptable approach to challenges. About Us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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. 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) 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 Becky Sandford via email at Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview. Interviews will take place on 3rd & 4th March 2026. 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. 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. 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.

Democratic Services Adviser - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Democratic Services Adviser, • Job Location: Shire Hall, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 23/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 5617 Do you have the skills to work with councillors at the heart of a local authority? Your role will include co-ordinating meetings as well as providing advice to councillors, and senior officers. You will work with partner organisations and provide a range of support services to councillors. You will specifically work with our cabinet members supporting them with diary management, minute taking and arrangements for committee meetings. If you have first rate ICT skills and would enjoy working flexibly in a busy office where no two days are ever the same this could be the job for you! 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) 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 Stephen Bace via email at . 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. 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.

FM Contract Monitoring and Office Coordi - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: FM Contract Monitoring and Office Coordi, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor, • Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13629 About The Role The Asset Management and Property Services team manages the Gloucestershire County Council estate. We are an established Property Services and Estates Management team who take pride in delivering high quality service across the County, including educational establishments, to ensure we have a fully compliant estate. We have the knowledge and expertise to advise on legislative, statutory requirements, national guidelines and best practice requirements for property matters. About You We are currently looking for a self motivated, well organised and experienced Facilities Management Contracts Manager to work as part of our Asset Management and Property Services team based in Shire Hall, Gloucester. Y our excellent Facilities Management experience and contract management skills will enable you to provide effective contract support to Gloucestershire County Council’s contractors and monitor compliance of over 100 buildings across the county, ensuring that all requirements of the frameworks, KPI’s and specifications are met through regular checks and liaison meetings with contractors and GCC property staff. Your excellent communication skills will help you to establish and maintain dialogue with Heads of establishments and/or their nominated representatives through contact and discussions and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors through regular meetings and discussions. You will also be able to provide day to day support for the GCC’s Building Helpdesk, including technical advice and reactive maintenance solutions. Your customer service and complaint handling skills will enable you to investigate complaints received regarding to the provision of any service contract and agree any deduction from the contract for non-compliance. You will also have the skills required to identify performance and training gaps with contractors and provide effective solutions. You will also be required to assist in the preparation of tender documents for service contracts. About Us Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: 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 (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network 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 further information please contact James Grierson - Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Employees who are currently on the County Council's redeployment register and who submit an application will be considered first at shortlisting stage. 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. 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.

Employment Specialist - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Employment Specialist, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £30,024-£32,597 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 09/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12210 About the Role Gloucestershire Employment and Skills Hub offer a one-stop source of information, advice, guidance and support around employment and skills. Working with a range of partners and employers in localities across Gloucestershire the Hub delivers 1:1 support through a number of programmes for people with barriers to sustaining or retaining work, as well as advice and signposting for any resident looking for help. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll work predominantly based in the Cotswold District (north and south) to support individuals from diverse backgrounds who face significant barriers such as disability and long-term health conditions to find and maintain sustained employment. You’ll build strong relationships with participants, helping them identify suitable job goals through vocational profiling and personalised employment plans. You’ll also work closely with local employers and support organisations to create inclusive opportunities, using your knowledge of the local labour market to match people’s strengths with real job opportunities. About You You will be passionate about understanding the employment landscape of the Cotswolds and building relationships with customers employers and partner organisations. You’re someone who brings creativity, initiative, and a strong sense of purpose to your work. With a customer-focused mindset and a solid understanding of employment policies and welfare services, you’re confident supporting people with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to work, whether through professional experience or lived experience. You’re driven by outcomes and thrive in a role where you can make a real difference. Your ability to negotiate, influence, and build partnerships will be key to helping participants achieve their goals and succeed in the workplace. If you are enthusiastic and self-motivated and want to help us to deliver change to people living in Gloucestershire we encourage you to apply for this role. About Us • 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 If 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. Closing date is 9/3/2026 and interviews are scheduled for 17/3/2026 If you have any questions about this role please contact 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. 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.

Lead Case Co-Ordinator - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Lead Case Co-Ordinator, • 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: 22/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13449 In Gloucestershire, we are committed to developing an inclusive education system where children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time and in the right place. Our approach focuses on improving outcomes and ensuring that statutory responsibilities for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are met to a high standard across the county. Within our Education, Health and Care Plan service, the team plays a vital role in delivering a high‑quality casework function that supports children, young people and their families throughout the EHCP process. As part of this, we work closely with a wide range of professionals, including SENCOs, educational settings, health colleagues and external agencies, to ensure that statutory plans are prepared, monitored and reviewed effectively, in line with legal timeframes and the SEND Code of Practice. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, together with the ability to manage a demanding and fast‑paced workload while meeting strict statutory deadlines. You will often be the first point of contact for families, responding with clarity, empathy and professionalism, and confidently navigating complex situations to secure positive outcomes for children and young people. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we expect team members to contribute to raising the quality of EHCP documentation, support effective partnership working, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and outcomes. The post also requires resilience, the ability to remain focused under pressure, and a commitment to inclusive practice. By joining our EHCP team, you will play a key role in shaping the educational journeys of children and young people with SEND, supporting them and their families through a process that has a significant and lasting impact on their lives. About Us As you’d expect, we offer an attractive package of benefits which makes a career in Local Government both flexible and rewarding. Here are some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work. • 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 submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lauren Hobbs via email at . Closing date 22/02/2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 02/03/2026 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.

Development Officer - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Development Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £37,280-£40,777 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 21.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 27/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13472 The role of Development Officer (Family Focus) is one of four Development Officers within the Gloucestershire Libraries team. Each Development Officer leads on a specific remit and audience profile. The main target age group for this role is early years children and their families, aimed at spending quality time with families and communities to increase social connection and using creativity as a theme for reduction of anxiety and improvement of mental health. The Development Officer will work within the Development Team with very clear aims and objectives which will include: -Marketing and communications planning for all aspects of the library service related to Children’s & Families (alongside the Librarian) -Income generation from a range of sources, including donations, memberships, trusts and grant applications. -Develop and promote the countywide Library Littles initiative and the new children’s choir, working with communities, partners and funders to support continuation and evaluate impact. About you: We are seeking someone who has had previous experience of projects and project management, as this is an important element at the centre of the role. Other experience that is relevant and essential includes: -Marketing, communications and branding. We do a lot of design and development in-house so some hands-on creative skills will be an important element -Income generation. All projects are self-funded so some awareness and knowledge of trust and foundations, donations and legacies. -Data and insights. As projects are very audience/customer driven – we are looking for someone who has a clear understanding of reporting and interpreting data On top of these elements, a proactive, positive team player with a vision and understanding of this specific age group and target audience. About us: 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 (pro-rata) -An option to purchase 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 Closing date - 27 February with interviews WC 10 March 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 Kate Aston-Williams via email at 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. 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. 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.

Communications Assistant - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Communications Assistant, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £26,403 -£27,694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 09/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13363, • This post is not open to job share About the Team and Role We’re looking for a creative, detail-oriented Communications Assistant to support the Gloucestershire Libraries Development Team. Based at Shire Hall in Gloucester, this role plays a key part in shaping how we communicate with our communities. You’ll work closely with the three Customer Development Coordinators to identify the most effective ways to engage with partners and customers—both within our libraries and through outreach channels. You’ll be involved in content creation, digital campaigns, and coordinating day-to-day communications that promote our services in a fresh, engaging, and inclusive way. About you You’re a strong writer with a sharp eye for detail and a flair for creativity. You enjoy working collaboratively, are adaptable, and take initiative. Whether it’s crafting compelling social media posts or supporting wider promotional campaigns, you bring energy and ideas to the table. We’re looking for someone who: • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Is confident using digital platforms and tools, • Can manage multiple tasks and deadlines 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 If you feel you have the skills 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 or how your skill set may match ours, please contact Curtis Fulcher, Development Manager, on Closing Date: 9 March 2026 Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 17 March 2026 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. 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 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.

Trainer Assessor - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Trainer Assessor, • Job Location: Adult Education Service, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, pro rata, • Hours per Week: 8.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 02/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12801 Do you want to help adults gain the skills and confidence they need to move into work, training, or further learning? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Tutor to deliver high‑quality employability, personal and social development, and IAG‑focused courses across Gloucestershire as well as design and deliver sector based work academy programmes, across sectors such as Catering, Cleaning, Hospitality, Retail. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering high‑quality learning programmes that make a real difference across our county and to people's lives. About You As a Variable Hours Tutor, you’ll: • Plan and deliver engaging learning in community settings to adults., • Assess learner needs, track progress, and record achievements., • Embed English, maths, digital and language skills into your sessions., • Support adults with diverse learning needs and help them move on to their next steps., • Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance., • Provide high‑quality information, advice and guidance., • Work collaboratively as part of a friendly, supportive team., • Experience teaching adults or community groups., • Ability to design learner‑centred programmes., • Confident use of digital tools in teaching., • Strong communication skills and a flexible, positive approach., • Level 3 Education & Training (or equivalent), • Minimum 1 year teaching experience, • Level 2 English and maths, • Competent use of Microsoft Office Programs, • Confidence or willingness to learn usage of Learner Management Systems Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: 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 (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network 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 Nusrath Khan - Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and access to a vehicle and ability to travel across Gloucestershire. 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. 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.

Road Safety Partnership Coordinator - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Road Safety Partnership Coordinator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £41,771-£51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: Two years, • Closing Date: 22/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11146 About the Team and the role • Lead the charge for safer roads by coordinating a powerful alliance of partners—Gloucestershire County Council, Fire and Rescue, Police, National Highways, and more—to deliver bold, measurable change., • Strategise for impact by designing and executing forward-thinking plans and campaigns that reduce road traffic collisions and save lives., • Champion innovation through creative interventions that challenge the status quo and drive behavioural change across the county., • Own the numbers—manage budgets, monitor programmes, and deliver accurate, insightful reports and forecasts that inform decision-making., • Secure vital funding by leading compelling applications to grant bodies, including the Department for Transport, to secure funding for transformative road safety initiatives., • Drive collaboration with your knowledge of the Safe System, ensuring all partners work in sync to maximise effectiveness., • Lead high-profile projects that shape the future of road safety—such as county-wide speed limit reductions—with real, lasting impact. Further details about the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership and Road Safety Policies are below. About you: Be the Driving Force Behind Safer Roads Are you ready to lead change and make a lasting impact? We’re on the lookout for a visionary leader with a passion for road safety and the power to unite partners around a shared mission: saving lives. • You’ll coordinate the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership, driving innovation and shaping strategies that deliver real results., • Using your Safe System knowledge, you’ll tackle challenges through strategic thinking, project and budget management, and support for funding bids., • With strong political awareness and negotiation skills, you’ll build trust, strengthen collaboration, and keep partners aligned., • You’ll benefit from flexible, hybrid working while engaging regularly with communities and stakeholders across the county. About Us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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. 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), • 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 Nathaniel Davis via email at or Jwan Kamla at Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed during the advertisement period. As such the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail. 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.

Business Support Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Business Support Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13573 About the Team and Role This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Children’s Social Care is on an exciting journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make a Difference’ to our local communities. We are an agile working organisation with a combination of office-based working and working from home (essential equipment is provided) following an initial period of training in the office. We place a high premium on diversity and inclusion, as well as on health and wellbeing and we offer a flexible working scheme which is based on business need. We offer Continued Professional Development and will support you to develop your skills and career prospects within Children’s Services. This Business Support Officer role is based at the Front Door of Children’s Social Care and is situated within the Business Support function of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The Front Door/MASH plays an integral part in supporting Gloucestershire’s most vulnerable children and families, as well as being the first contact point for professionals and members of the public. The main responsibilities for this role is to gather, analyse, and summarise information about children and families to support timely and informed safeguarding decisions within the Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub. About you We are looking for a proactive and well‑organised individual to join our team, providing essential administrative support within a busy social work environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring generic mailboxes, picking up and actioning tasks, preparing documents in Microsoft Word, and updating spreadsheets in Excel. You will also be responsible for creating and uploading documents to our bespoke database, Liquid Logic (full training will be provided). The role involves working collaboratively with partner agencies, prioritising referrals, and producing accurate reports that help identify potential risks and support the safeguarding of vulnerable children. About Us 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 Working in Children’s Social Care does require an applicant who can be proactive or responsive to changing demands and resilient to some of the tough emotional content of the role. However, it is also a role that can bring great reward and job satisfaction. If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natalie Desborough via email at 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. 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. 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.

Administrator (GHES Outpatients) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Administrator (GHES Outpatients), • Job Location: Hospital Educ Serv Outpatient Team Base, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 37, term-time only (39 weeks), • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 01/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13578 Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service is looking to appoint a dynamic, efficient and motivated Administrator to join our existing support team. The role will be based in Cheltenham County Offices to support our outreach team and those who teach in Gloucester Royal Hospital. The role involves working with our whole team, students, parents and other professionals associated with our students. Working Monday to Friday, approx.8:00am to 4:00pm for 39 weeks per annum, (term time plus In-service days) 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and to develop positive relationships with the wider school community. About Us This is a fantastic opportunity to join the hospital education team. You can be confident of joining a highly professional, passionate, supportive and very experienced team of teachers, pastoral and administrative team working tirelessly to ensure the best outcomes can be achieved for every individual despite the health barriers they may be facing. About You We are looking for someone who is: • Welcoming, polite with a positive outlook., • An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing., • Has a professional telephone manner and is confident on the phone., • Has excellent administrative and ICT skills. Knowledge of SIMS would be beneficial; however, training will be provided., • Is able to manage and prioritise own workload., • Has the ability to multi-task with great attention to detail and accuracy., • Understands the importance of confidentiality regarding the nature of the work and act with integrity, high levels of tact and discretion., • Is well-organised, flexible, calm and resilient., • Has the ability to relate well to children and adults., • Works constructively as part of a team, with an understanding of school roles and responsibilities., • Ideally you will have worked in an educational setting, but we will provide training for anyone who hasn't. To find out more about GHES visit our website About Us GHES is a service within Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) so employment with us is through them. Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role, giving the administrative team 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. For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 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. Further details and the job description can be found in the attached documents. If you would like to speak to Beth Warren, Head of Service, or Karen Harris, Office Manager, for an informal conversation please contact us on or email GHES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, and enhanced & barred DBS check and the Right to work in the UK. When filling in the application form it is really important to not only state your experience but to explain why you are choosing to apply to work at GHES in particular and why you feel you are the best candidate. Ensure you include relevant experience that would support your application for working within an alternative provision working environment, and cross-phase. We will not accept CVs so please do not add this to your application when applying through the GCC vacancy website. 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. 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. 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.

Inclusion Lead - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Inclusion Lead, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £53,937-£57,844 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 22.20, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 25/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13608, • This post is not open to job share About the team and role: An opportunity has arisen for a part time (3 days – Weds, Thurs, Fri) permanent Inclusion Lead within the Education Inclusion Service. The primary focus for this role is to ensure children and young people achieve positive outcomes by accessing an education which is appropriate to meet their needs: the right support in the right place at the right time. Inclusion Leads achieve this by supporting families and education settings to develop inclusive practice and environments; by influencing strategic and operational developments at both system and whole school level; and confidently supporting children and young people with additional needs – taking early action to address emerging issues, and meeting statutory duties for attendance, exclusion, home education and child entertainment / employment. The role of Inclusion Lead includes: * Supporting Head Teachers, staff and Governors of schools and academies to deliver inclusive practice and meet statutory duties in relation to attendance and exclusions through sharing of good practice, network meetings, and focused strategic & operational development opportunities * Supporting and challenging education settings to make effective use of resources and funding, especially to ensure the needs of more vulnerable children and young people are understood and met * Having strong strategic and operational responsibility for key areas of statutory oversight, areas of system development, and core partnership working across the service and beyond. This includes leading and influencing managers, senior leaders, teams across GCC, and with wider partners. * Undertaking lead and key roles in the development, implementation and delivery of key transformation and change programmes in the education service, ensuring that we deliver against statutory responsibilities and council objectives. This includes strategic and operational influence with and across multi-agency partners. * Ensuring effective, appropriate and suitable provision is in place for children and young people who are home educated and those excluded from school * Effectively leading and managing a locality team to ensure that children and young people, their families and other professionals receive the support they need to achieve the best outcomes – and matrix manage across the whole service, ensuring matrix management arrangements are consistent and effective Please refer to the job profile for more detail. Please note: • This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding references, as well as usual references., • There will be some evening and weekend working., • You will need to be a car owner/driver, with access to a vehicle within working hours, and hold a current full driving licence valid for driving in the UK due to the significant travel across the county, including in evenings and weekends, that this role requires. About you: To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the experience, knowledge, skills and understanding; and behavioural attributes outlined in the job profile. You will also need to meet the essential education & qualifications criteria. About us: For all your hard work, you will recieve the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 30 days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time staff), • An option to purchase 10 days of additonal leave per year (pro-rata for part time staff), • Family friendly employer offering benefits to support you and your family, • Career development and qualification opportunities, • Supportive and positive working environment with regualr, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employess, available 24 hours a day online or 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 in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. You are welcome to also submit a CV but please be aware this will not form part of the shortlisting as we follow Safer Recruitment. If you would like an informal discussion about the role prior to application, please email Lisa Meggs, Strategic Lead for Education Inclusion, in the first instance with a contact telephone number; she will then be available to ring interested candidates back for an informal discussion. The closing date is 11.59pm on Wednesday 25th February . Short-listed candidates will be contacted by email before Friday 6th March. 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. 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 support worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: family support worker, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 6, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13585 Reward and support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £33,143 - £36,363 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time staff), • 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, • 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 Working as a Family Support Worker is an exciting, interesting, and rewarding role. Your aim will be to deliver targeted support to vulnerable children and their families to achieve better outcomes and reduce the need for higher level support and long-term demand for services. You will deliver direct work to children & young people with profound/ multiple learning disabilities and additional care/health needs. Direct work can take place in the community, or in the Foster Carers home where you will be working to support a range of interventions. You will co-ordinate and deliver interventions using a solution focussed approach by building supportive and empowering relationships with families, you will engage children and young people through a range of communication tools/resources, creative and innovative strategies, in line with partner agencies and organisations. You will benefit from our commitment to delivering the best possible service to children and families, and the chance to join an experienced and dynamic team. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpins the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. For more information about our values, please click here. About you We are looking for someone with experience of working with children, young people, families, and communities to deliver a wide range of interventions. Experience of working with multi-agency assessments and plans is also a must. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential. The role of a Family Support Worker requires you to work flexibly and will include working evenings and weekends. How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact Cynthia Simon, Team Manager on or 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.

Business Change Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Business Change Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13487 Want to be part of a transformation team that touches every part of the organisation? Want to play a key role in helping the council through Local Government Reorganisation over the next few years? We have the perfect opportunity where you can really showcase your capability, skills, and experience to help us create real impact and improve the change management function in GCC. About The Team & Role We are looking for an individual who loves the world of change and transformation, has experience of working with senior leaders, and can bring strategic thinking and creativity to the role. As Business Change Manager, you will report to our Head of Transformation. You will be responsible for ensuring all strategic change initiatives deliver expected outcomes and benefits whilst increasing adoption and usage. You will focus on the people aspects of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles, and organisational structures. You will work to drive more effective adoption and higher utilisation of and proficiency with the changes that impact employees. You will also continually evolve and improve the business change toolkit, training, and other supporting infrastructure to improve how the council lands change. About You As an experience Business Change Manager, you should be curious about change, organised in your work, and able to use your own initiative to achieve objectives. Your energy creates action and as part of the GCC Transformation team you are comfortable sharing your views and encouraging others. You will be inquisitive by nature to get the answers you need, and be able to adapt, embrace the new, and approach all situations proactively and with a deadline in mind. About Us Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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. 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. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stuart Morris (Business Change Manager) via Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview w/c 23rd March 2026. 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. 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. 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 Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Social Worker, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester, • 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: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 01/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11055 Salary Skilled Worker Social Worker: £38,220 per annum with a relocations allowance of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants. Salary Experienced Adults Social Worker: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum with a relocations allowance 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! ___ We have full time Social Worker opportunities in our Gloucester Locality Team based in the heart of the city of Gloucester, with great access routes to the M5. We offer a mix of office, community and home working and have free staff parking when working in the office. 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 ___ This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You can be confident of becoming part of a welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive team. To find out more about our Gloucester Locality Team, ___ or if you want to learn more about the team, please email to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager. About you: As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, you will need: • Social Work qualification, • Social Work England registration, • To have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE – applicable since 2012) or have an equivalent qualification or 2+ years post qualifying statutory experience, • Evidence of continuing professional development 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, • Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part time employees), • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, • Free staff parking, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment, • Training and development opportunities, • Family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • 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 We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ see what we mean. 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. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. 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. 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 reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received. 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.

Request Support Assistant - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Request Support Assistant, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 1st Floor, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 01/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 5843 Request Management are looking for effective and efficient individual to join our busy team in the role of Request Support Assistant. About the role In this role you will provide clerical and administrative support to the team. This will include arranging, coordinating and communicating training, meetings, purchases and to log, validate and monitor requests and enquires received relating to freedom of information, environment information regulation and the data protection act. This role is responsible for the handling of disclosure requests received from external statutory organisations. About you You will need to have good communication skills to liaise with the police and other external statutory organisations regarding their requests and facilitate appropriate access to council information in response to them. You will also need great customer service skills as you will act as the point of contact for answering telephone calls and/or face-to-face enquires. About Us Being part of the Request Management you will be joining a busy team working to statutory deadlines, were you'll benefit from a supportive, inclusive work environment, where you'll be encouraged to shine and make the most of your talents. 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 For further information please contact Jo Baynes-Kubiak or Beth Blakemore on ext 4000 or email or 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. 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.

FTC Variable Hours Tutor - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: FTC Variable Hours Tutor, • Job Location: Adult Education Service, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, pro rata, • Hours per Week: 11.10, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 02/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13222 Do you want to help adults gain the skills and confidence they need to move into work, training, or further learning? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Tutor to deliver high‑quality employability, personal and social development, and IAG‑focused courses across Gloucestershire as well as design and deliver sector-based work academy programmes, across sectors such as Catering, Cleaning, Hospitality, Retail. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering high‑quality learning programmes that make a real difference across our county and to people's lives. About You • Plan and deliver engaging learning in community settings to adults., • Assess learner needs, track progress, and record achievements., • Embed English, maths, digital and language skills into your sessions., • Support adults with diverse learning needs and help them move on to their next steps., • Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance., • Provide high‑quality information, advice and guidance., • Work collaboratively as part of a friendly, supportive team., • Experience teaching adults or community groups., • Ability to design learner‑centred programmes., • Confident use of digital tools in teaching., • Strong communication skills and a flexible, positive approach. Essential: • Level 3 Education & Training (or equivalent), • Minimum 1 year teaching experience, • Level 2 English and maths, • Competent use of Microsoft Office Programs, • Confidence or willingness to learn usage of Learner Management Systems Joining us could mean access to these great benefits: 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 (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network 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 Nusrath Khan - Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This Position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and a ccess to a vehicle and ability to travel across Gloucestershire. 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. 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.

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: 22/02/2026, • 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. 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.

Principal Road Safety Engineer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Principal Road Safety Engineer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 6th Floor, • Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum +10% Welcome Payment, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 22/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13258 About The Team & Role: You will lead a team tasked with reducing road traffic casualties in the county of Gloucestershire, managing road safety schemes, analysing collision data, speed management, providing safety reviews of highway design proposals and undertaking Road Safety Audits. You will work with us to implement road safety strategies and meet casualty reduction targets. This will include leading on a programme of Road Safety schemes including project management and commissioning. You will manage budgets and provide regular updates. You will supervise, mentor, advise, and support members of the team, assisting the Road Safety Manager to ensure continuing team development and strong team working. You will work with other GCC teams and external partner organisations to deliver road safety solutions. You will work with local, regional, and national interest groups to help in the evolution, innovation and promotion of safe, healthy and sustainable travel for all road users. To see further why developing your career with Gloucestershire County Council can be hugely rewarding please see the link below. About You: You will have knowledge and appreciation of the Safe System. You will have experience in managing colleagues and projects. You will have experience of monitoring budgets and reporting their status. You will have expert knowledge of road safety including requirements for ensuring highway design meets standards and guidance and provides safe solutions for all road users. You will have significant experience in collision data analysis and deriving solutions to road safety issues. You will be qualified in accordance with GG 119 and able to undertake Road Safety Audits. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workloads and ensure our service levels are maintained. You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. You will need to have a customer-focused nature to help build working relationships with your stakeholders. About Us: Hybrid working arrangements are available for many 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. For this post, we offer a 10% welcome payment to candidates who join us (50% of this payment is received upon joining, the remaining 50% is paid upon completion of the probation period). 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 submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jwan Kamla via email at . Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed during the advertisement period. As such the closing date may be altered subject to candidates being successful. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail. 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. 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. 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's ASYE Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Children's ASYE Social Worker, • Job Location: Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Cirencester, • Salary: £37,280 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13433, • This post is not open to job share Our Vision Right child, right support, right time, every time We are working together to support families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, especially those who need more help. You will be joining an authority that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection, has been rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements’—a reflection of our ongoing commitment to high‑quality practice and continuous improvement. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic social work graduates to join our next ASYE cohort. You will come to this role having completed your final placement as part of your degree and will use your developing skills of analysis, critical thinking and effective communication to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes for children, young people and families across Gloucestershire. Reward & Support By joining Gloucestershire County Council, you will be eligible for the following pay and reward package: * generous starting salary of £37,280 per annum * £3,000 Welcome Payment* * £2,000 Annual Retention Payments* * up to £8,000 Relocation Package * flexible working opportunities * access to our Social Work Academy * employee Benefits Programme * 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ continuous service * Local Government Pension Scheme * staff discount scheme – access to great savings with major supermarket chains and high street retailers * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support 24/7 * access to employee networks * Green Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme *Welcome and retention payments are non-contractual and subject to normal tax and NI deductions. About our ASYE Programme Our celebrated Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) will support you to grow and develop your practice alongside experienced Social Workers within your team. You will be mentored and guided as you build your knowledge, confidence and decision‑making, working with a protected caseload throughout the programme. Our Social Work Academy provides: * protected development time * monthly reflective group supervision facilitated by an Advanced Educator * high-quality training mapped to the Knowledge and Skills Statements * strong peer support from your cohort Our newly qualified Social Workers speak highly of the programme — you can learn more about their experiences here: Next Steps When you apply, you will be invited to attend an assessment day to explore your interests. ambitions and experience in Children’s Services so far. This takes place at our Social Work Academy in Gloucester and includes: • a written assessment based on a case study, • a panel interview You will need: * to be due to complete your social work degree and final placement before the end of September 2026 * to include your Practice Educator as one of your referees * a full driving licence and willingness to drive for work * a satisfactory Enhanced DBS * to obtain Social Work England registration in time to commence the programme in October 2026 If successful, we may also offer you the opportunity to start earlier in a pre‑qualified role while awaiting your SWE registration, prior to joining the ASYE programme in September 2026. To apply, please click below and complete your application. If you require any further information, the Children’s Recruitment Team will be happy to help: To ensure a personalised and responsive process, all applicants will receive a call from the Recruitment Team within 48 hours of applying to discuss this role, your preferred practice area, and your preferred locality. 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.

Business Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Business Manager, • Job Location: Gloucester - Shire Hall, • Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 01/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13599 About the role: We are looking for a full time (37 hours) Business Manager (Adult Social Care) within our Business Management Team in Adult Social Care. In this key role, you will be the strategic lead for data governance, quality assurance, and performance insight across the ASC service. Reporting to the Head of Adult Social Care Services and Business Development, you’ll ensure that the right data is driving the right decisions. You will be responsible for: • leading the design and monitoring of robust data and quality systems to support compliance, service improvement, and strategic decision-making., • integrate data from multiple sources while maintaining quality., • championing a culture of continuous quality improvement and embedding Quality Assurance processes that support safe, effective, and person-centred services., • develop and implement quality assurance plans and protocols., • collaborating with senior leaders and operational teams to ensure performance dashboards, audits, and data reporting are aligned to service priorities., • acting as the quality assurance lead in business continuity, governance, and inspection readiness activities across the directorate., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives and best practices. About you: You will be a strategic thinker with strong experience in managing quality assurance and data systems in complex, fast-paced public sector environments. You will have proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (including indirect reports), implement data-driven strategies, and influence senior decision-makers. You will be skilled in project/programme management, risk and benefits analysis, and continuous service improvement. 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: 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: • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive, and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Career progression conversations, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • 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, • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply), • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network., • Fixed entitlement of 25.5 days annual leave from commencement of your employment, • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 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 to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Or click 'Apply' Interviews are planned for w/c 15th March. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 9624 This is a permanent position for 18.5 hours per week. About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time), • £4,000 welcome payment* (pro rata for part-time), • annual retention payment of £2,000* (pro rata for part-time), • 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, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy, • paid SWE registration renewal, • Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) 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 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 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. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Services please take a look here: ___ *Please note, retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. **Please note that our relocation package is subject to terms and conditions Interviews for this role will be held in person at Dean House in the Forest of Dean. 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.

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: 08/03/2026, • 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 on 16/03/2026. 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.

Group Manager (Children and Families) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Group Manager (Children and Families), • Job Location: Gloucestershire, • Salary: £63,132- £68,342 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 22/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13468, • This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for 2 Group Managers to join our Children and Families Leadership team. * East area- Cotswolds and Stroud * West area- Forest of Dean and Gloucester Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: * between £63,132- £68,342 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time staff) * 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 * 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) * Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) *Please note that our relocation policy is subject to terms and conditions 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 the team This role sits within our senior leadership team, you will report directly to the assistant director responsible for your area. You will play a key part in children’s services leadership to provide oversight of the following: * leading and embedding systemic practice with children and families * enabling children to remain with birth families wherever possible * protecting children who experience or are at risk of significant harm * acting as corporate parent to children unable to remain within birth families * providing help and support to disabled children and their families * providing system leadership as a statutory safeguarding partner About the role You will lead your teams in delivering a culture of high-quality practice that achieves good outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, you will establish clear goals and expectations in line with GCC priorities, provide challenging and supportive line management to ensure these are met, and hold your direct reports to account. You will: * line manage several managers who support children subject to child in need and child protection plans and pre/care proceedings. * be accountable for the rigorous implementation of the children’s services quality assurance framework to monitor and review performance (both compliance and quality), take action to build on strengths and respond to areas for improvement to support and liaise with the assistant director to feed into their high-level service delivery planning. * working with the other group managers across the county to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality support to children and families. * Take on operational lead roles in enhancing and developing practice. 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 Adults and Children’s) * Some management and leadership experience How to apply If you are interested in the Group Manager (East) please email Julie Miles, Assistant Director on If you are interested in the Group Manager (West) please email Rachel Townsend on 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 on 6th March 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. 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 shortlisting criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview 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. 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.

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: 22/02/2026 In accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be aged 21 years or above. This is an essential and proportionate requirement to ensure the effective and appropriate delivery of the service due to the nature of the duties of the role and the ages and complex needs of the children and young people in our care. 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. Candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange a face to face interview at Shire Hall. 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.

International Children's Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: International Children's Social Worker, • Job Location: 92-96 Westgate Street, • Salary: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13024 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; • between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum, • 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, • dedicated support from our Social Work Academy to help embed UK social work practice, • 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 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 registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience working directly with Children and Families in a statutory setting, • 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. If you would like to find out more about the role please email or alternatively please submit an application before the closing date. 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 Advanced Practitioner - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Children and Families Advanced Practitioner, • Job Location: Cheltenham, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration:, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13436 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 (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, • 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 you As an Advanced Practitioner 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. 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, • 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 contact Laura Freeman 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 on Wednesday 18th March 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. 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.

Youth & Community Worker - Fixed Term • Job Title: Youth & Community Worker, • Job Location: Th Birches Tewkesbury, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Closing Date: 08/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13634 About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £33,143 - £36,363 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time staff), • 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, • 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 Help us keep children and young people safe and strengthen community resilience. As part of a targeted Youth and Communities Project, we are building a team of passionate, creative and committed Youth & Community Workers who want to make a real difference to children and young people across Gloucestershire. It is a chance to be part of a forward‑thinking, place‑based, relational approach to protecting children and young people from harm and supporting them to reach their potential. Working with children and young people, individually, in groups, and within communities, the team will help create the conditions for children and young people to feel safe, seen, supported, and able to thrive. You will play a vital role in strengthening community resilience—connecting young people to safe spaces, trusted adults, positive opportunities, and the support networks that every child deserves around them. The team will offer a responsive presence in high need areas and locally identified community hotspots, delivering youth work to children and young people to reduce harms, such as anti-social behaviour, criminal exploitation, youth violence, or other extra-familial harms. Taking a contextual safeguarding approach, the role will be part of team that will work closely with the Harm Outside the Home Hub, Youth Justice Service and Multi-Agency Child Exploitation (MACE) arrangements. It will align with the Early Help Community Response Network Meetings and the locality Family and Youth Hubs. The role will also support the development and delivery of The Aston Award, preserving the ethos of The Aston Project This is currently a fixed-term project running until the end of March 2027 About the Role Building trusted, strengths-based relationships that offer stability and belief when children and young people need it the most, you will: • deliver relational, trauma-informed interventions in homes, schools, and community spaces, including through The Aston Award, • work creatively and assertively to engage children and young people experiencing complex challenges, • use up-to-date information about what’s happening to be in the right places at the right time to support young people and help keep everyone safe in community spaces and hotspots e.g. parks, high streets, local neighbourhoods, • strengthen community resilience by building networks and ensuring safe and supportive structures are in place for children and young people We are looking for inspiring, resilient and skilled practitioners who believe that every young person has strengths, potential, and the ability to overcome adversity with the right support. You will have: • experience of working with vulnerable children, young people, and families from diverse backgrounds in group work and one to one settings, • experience of working collaboratively in a multi-agency environment., • strong communication and relationship building skills, • knowledge and skills in assessing risk and planning effective interventions, • knowledge and understanding of contextual safeguarding and harm outside the home, • knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice and community services that offer an effective response to anti-social behaviour, exploitation and youth violence, • minimum Level 3 qualification relevant to youth work, family support, social care or similar, • flexibility to meet the needs of children and young people which will include evenings and weekends, • ability to drive or travel across Gloucestershire How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact Tim Oliver 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 19th March 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ Additional Information 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.

Previous experience teaching Health and Social Care (or related subjects) at Levels 2 and 3 within a post-16 setting. Are you an experienced Health and Social Care professional looking to inspire the next generation of practitioners?. An appropriate Health and Social Care qualification to at least d