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Sky Vigil Care Ltd is a CQC-registered health and social care provider delivering high-quality supported living and domiciliary care services across Gloucester and surrounding areas. You will work closely with the Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Director, contributing to audits, rotas, safeg

Occupational Therapy Transformation Manager Location: Gloucester (Flexible / Hybrid working) Rate: £515.52 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary, Full-time Duration: 12 months Seven Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapy Transformation Manager to support a local authority in Gloucestershire with the redesign, mobilisation, and delivery of its Occupational Therapy Service. This senior interim role is ideal for a Registered Occupational Therapist with strong service design and transformation experience within Adult Social Care. About the Role This role will provide both strategic and operational leadership to support the return and scaling of an in-house Occupational Therapy Service over a 12-month period. Working closely with senior leaders and operational teams, you will lead the end-to-end design of the OT model and oversee the mobilisation of a community OT service, ensuring it is safe, effective, and prevention-focused. Success in this role will be measured by the successful launch of a fully operational Occupational Therapy Service that delivers improved outcomes for adults across Gloucestershire. Key Responsibilities Service Design and Transformation • Lead the design of a consistent, prevention-focused Occupational Therapy model across all access points, • Map current OT pathways across adult social care, assessment teams, equipment services, Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs), housing, adaptations, and community OT services, • Identify gaps, duplication, delays, and threshold inconsistencies within existing pathways, • Define clear roles, responsibilities, decision-making points, and prioritisation frameworks, • Redesign pathways to support early intervention, prevention, and effective service flow, • Support the mobilisation of an in-house Community OT team, with a target go-live by September 2026, • Work collaboratively with programme management, HR, commissioning, and health partners to define scope and transfer arrangements, • Develop workforce models, establishment requirements, and role profiles, • Design governance, supervision structures, clinical oversight, and operational processes, • Produce and deliver a detailed mobilisation plan, including milestones, risks, and workforce transition steps, • Translate strategic objectives and approved business cases into operational service delivery, • Provide expert advice on the role of Occupational Therapy in prevention and Adult Social Care, • Lead change management activity to embed new ways of working, • Develop and implement benefits realisation plans and reporting frameworks, • Registered Occupational Therapist, • Strong understanding of Adult Social Care, the Care Act, and the role of OT in prevention and independence, • Proven experience in service redesign, transformation, and mobilisation within a local authority or similar setting, • Experience translating strategy into operational delivery, • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple partners, • Demonstrable change management experience Seven Resourcing partners with local authorities across the UK to place experienced professionals into impactful interim and permanent roles. We offer competitive rates, weekly payroll, dedicated consultant support, and access to high-quality transformation and leadership opportunities. If you’re a senior Occupational Therapist with a strong background in service design and transformation and are looking for a high-impact interim role in Gloucestershire, apply today to learn more.

Charity: Linc Role: Fundraising Officer Where: Flexible but preferably based 2-3 days a week at our brand-new Charity HQ at The Patch, Gloucester. Home based working is allowed. This role will require you to occasionally travel to our Linc offices at both Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucester Royal Hospital. Hours: 30 hours a week. Hours and days can be flexible to suit you. Salary: £28,000-£30,000 (this is full time equivalent) About the role As the Fundraising Officer you'll be essential to our fundraising efforts, which directly fund the vital services we provide. With the support of our Fundraising Manager you will be leading on our Community Fundraising and event activity across the county as we grow our supporter-led work. You will be at the heart of building relationships with our wonderful fundraising supporters and ensuring that they are engaged and equipped to make a real impact. You will work regularly with our volunteers to ensure that we can offer them a first-class experience at Linc. This is a brand-new role, so although you will feel fully supported by the Fundraising Manager and wider team, the role can be yours to shape, we welcome your skills, experience and ideas. You’ll play a vital role in every aspect of the charity. Role Responsibilities to include: • Organise and manage Community Fundraising activities and events., • Provide excellent supporter care by offering resources, ideas and recognition to help maximise income., • Build strong relationships within the local community so supporters feel confident to lead their own fundraising initiatives., • Liaise with and update the Fundraising Manager regularly to review targets, support needed and new fundraising initiatives., • Host and deliver Linc talks for local groups and organisations to help increase presence for the charity., • Manage and update databases and CRM to ensure donor details and income are in line with Data Protection., • Support with gathering content for community updates, social media and our website., • Engage with our two Linc Charity Shops to ensure fundraising initiatives are shared within the community. Person Specification to include: Enthusiastic and authentic personality with the desire to learn • Great at building relationships and communicating with people at all levels. Able to bring new and exciting ideas to the table to help increase fundraising income, • Confident with working within a team but also independently when hosting, • events and delivering talks, • Experience of managing relationships with with individuals such as supporters,, • donors, volunteers and patients, • Experience of providing excellent customer care, • Sensitivity to the needs of blood cancer patients and their families, volunteers and donors, • Proficient in the use of Excel, Outlook and Word with associated IT Skills including the use of spreadsheets and databases, • Full driving licence and access to car during working hours Deadline for applications: 13th February To receive a full copy of the job pack please apply via this site.

Sky Vigil Care Ltd is a CQC-registered health and social care provider delivering high-quality supported living and domiciliary care services. You will work closely with the Deputy Manager, Registered Manager, and Director, contributing to audits, safeguarding, staffing rotas, and service reviews. A

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Gloucester Dual Registered Manager Two solo placement children’s homes LD (Learning Disabilities) Up to £60,000 / year : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a requirement to be ‘on call’. You will be the Registered Manager for two Ofsted registered solo occupancy children’s residential care homes focused on providing support for children with learning disabilities The homes have modern but homely interiors with plenty of area for play and activities. The Registered Manager will have both an Assistant and Deputy Manager based in the home with them as part of the management structure. Maximum of one child in each residence You will lead a team of directly employed staff, we do not use any temporary agency staff across any of our homes. Ofsted rating “Good” Within Reach Services is a leading privately owned provider of complex care in the Gloucestershire area. We currently have 7 Ofsted registered children’s homes, 3 CQC registered adult’s homes and are actively growing! All services are rated Good by Ofsted and CQC We pride ourselves on having fantastic packages on offer for registered managers, and we understand changing jobs as a registered manager can be a huge decision to make. Our homes care for young people with a background of SEMH and LD care requirements depending on the home. We are proud to say we have had no agency staff usage for the last few years If you have at least 2 years' experience working in the residential childcare sector in the last 5 years and have been either a leader/deputy manager or registered manager, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a registered manager who understands the challenges that this role brings but also understands the rewards. Our registered managers are commercial and compassionate leaders, able to motivate and develop their staff team to ensure that the young people we care for have the best care experience possible. You will have comprehensive support from two deputy managers, Trevor our Responsible Individual, Tracey and Mimi from an operational stand point and our recruitment and onboarding team who can proudly say we have no reliance on temporary agency staff. • Annual leave of 20 days PLUS bank holidays., • Parking permit for your personal vehicle which allows you to park for free in city centre areas across Gloucestershire, • Workplace pension, • Blue light card for discounts & an 'Employee of the Month' Amazon voucher scheme., • Referral Bonus of £900, • Opportunities for further professional development, • Casual dress, • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee discount, • On-site parking, • Referral programme, • Have you previously been dismissed from a job held in Health and Social Care ? (YES or NO), • Do you currently hold a valid driving license and have access to car? (YES or NO), • Do you have Diploma/NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management or willing to work towards one ? (YES or NO), • Able to be 'on call' once per week, this may be over a weekend? (YES/NO), • Do you have at least 2 years experience within a Children's Care setting? xrnqpay YES or NO', • Do you have managerial experience in Health and Social care specifically? (YES or NO)

Business Support Officer - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Business Support Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 4th Floor, • Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: One year, • Closing Date: 15/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13450 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). This is a fixed term position for 1 year. 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 Business Support Officers are the first point of contact via email, phone, or the Children's Services reception. About you We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join our team, providing essential administrative support within a busy social work environment. Key responsibilities include handling telephone enquiries, taking messages, and ensuring timely communication with Social Work staff. The role involves monitoring generic mailboxes, picking up and actioning tasks, preparing documents using 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). As a customer-facing role, you will split your time between office-based working and at the Barbican Reception front desk, offering a professional and welcoming service to all visitors. 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. 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.

Team Administrator - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Team Administrator, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annual, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 17/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13310, • This post is not open to job share About us Would you like to work in a role which is both meaningful and rewarding, where you really feel that you make a difference? 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). 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. About the Team and Role We are looking to recruit an additional team administrator to support the Gloucester Children and Families teams. These teams work within Gloucestershire County Council’s Children’s Services, with a focus on Children in Care, Children in Need and Child Protection. We have 10 Social Care Teams, comprising of Social Workers, who support Children, Families and Young People. Your role would be to support the teams with a variety of administrative tasks, process financial documents to ensure our children, families and young people receive the necessary funding as required, whilst providing good customer service in person and on the telephone. Duties will include: - • Dealing with telephone enquiries, taking messages and alerting Social Work staff, • Preparing documents using Microsoft Word, • Updating spreadsheets using Excel, • Booking meetings using Microsoft Teams and our internal room booking system, • Processing finance requests using SAP We are looking for applicants who would like to join our Social Care Business Support team, where the work is varied, and interesting, no two days are the same! We would like applicants to have excellent IT and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a flexible approach with an ability to manage your workload to meet deadlines. If you think that this is the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you. Why are you perfect for this role and what will you bring to our team? In return we will offer you: • Regular formal and informal support., • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision., • Access to relevant training and career progression., • Annual leave of 25.5 days (pro rata) up to 30.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment., • Family friendly employer offering benefits to support you and your family., • 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., • An in-house Occupational Health Service., • Cycle to Work scheme., • 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. For an informal discussion about the role please contact via email at Pauline Vines 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. 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, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 01/03/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 11055 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. If you're a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000* subject to qualifying conditions. There's never been a better time to make the move! About the role: Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we #makethedifference in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by ___ 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.

Senior ECET Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Senior ECET Worker, • Job Location: The Vibe, • Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 15/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13205 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff), • option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone, • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • 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 We are launching a new specialist intervention team focused on supporting children and young people who are at risk of harm outside the home (HOTH). This team will work closely with the HOTH Hub and multi-agency partners to provide targeted interventions for children assessed as experiencing significant harm, and, where appropriate, those with moderate concerns. Our aim is to develop innovative ways of supporting parents, carers, and survivors, including specialist community-based support groups. About You We are looking for passionate individuals with experience in working with children and families, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment. If you are committed to safeguarding and want to be part of a pioneering team making a real difference, we would love to hear from you. As a Senior Exploitation & Complex Engagement Case Responsible Officer, you will be confident, experienced and committed to working alongside others to promote a learning culture and support managers in the continuous improvement and development of harm outside the home practice. You will work with children and families with more complex needs, and you may be asked to oversee the practice of others. This role will require you to take a lead role in the continuous development of practice within this area of work ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families receive coordinated and appropriate support. As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Level 4 NVQ, Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Advice & Guidance, LDSS, Criminal Justice, Health)., • flexibility to meet the needs of children and young people which will inevitably entail some work outside normal office hours and other locations across Gloucestershire., • ability to drive or travel across the county in line with service need, • DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children’s), • Trained in the AIM framework for working with adolescentts who display harmful sexual behaviour or willing to undertake this training. . How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact either Jane Willett on or Fiona Walker 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 Tuesday 24th February and Wednesday 25th February. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. 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.

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.

Children in Care Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Children in Care Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker, • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part-time), • Hours per Week: 18.5, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 15/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 10000 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; • between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience (pro rata for part-time), • annual retention payment of £2,000* (pro rata for part-time), • welcome payment of £4,000* (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, • cycle to Work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. As a Social Worker in a Children in Care team you will have a case load of children who may have a plan for adoption, special guardianship, long term fostering or returning home to family. As one of our Social Workers we want you to focus on empowering children by making sure their voices are heard and their life history is considered. We aim to ensure all children in our care have the same opportunities as our own children and are passionate corporate parents to them all. Your role is essential for these children/young people, you support, guide and advise them as they grow into young people ready to face the world as adults. You will be required to act as the corporate parent for each child you work with, undertaking direct work, getting to know them and their family whilst ensuring they have access to excellent health, education, activities, hobbies and a stable home built on love. You will be an advocate for them, support them and those around them including the foster carers (or residential provider) and family which will ultimately benefit the young person and lead to better life long outcomes. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 5 Social Workers this may include an ASYE and international socials workers. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children’s Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect. About you As a Social Worker within our Children in Care teams, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012, • a full driving licence and willingness to drive, • DBS clearance (Children and Adults enhanced) How to a pply For an informal chat about this role, please email with your name, number and what you wish to discuss and a member of the team will give you a call within 48 hours. Interviews are due to take place in person at Shire Hall on 25/02/2026. *Please note, all our welcome and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: ___ We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

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.

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:, • 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.

Fostering Deputy Team Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Fostering Deputy Team Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 6, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 29.6, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 15/02/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 13420 Reward and Support 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 staff), • £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, • 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) **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 Our Fostering Support Teams are responsible for supporting Gloucestershire’s fostering households. We work with foster carers and their families enabling them to provide therapeutic and nurturing parenting to children in their care. Join our friendly Fostering Service where we you will receive regular reflective supervision, evidence-based training and support to develop and progress. Our teams are made up of a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Supervising Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. About the role As a Deputy Team Manager, you will be expected to offer day to day support for the Team Manager. Tasks can involve supervision, performance management, delivery of high quality services, providing a culture of continuous professional development and assisting with the team budget. You can also expect to take accountability for the legal process on behalf of the Council which includes attending Court as and when required, and managing staff performance. About You You will be familiar with the relevant legislative processes relating to Fostering, have a positive attitude, good problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are looking for well informed and dynamic individuals who are familiar with fostering assessments & review processes, appreciate and feel passionate about supporting families and are aware of the complexities these families are often managing. 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) For an informal chat about this role, please contact Dan Williams 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 Friday 27th February. 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.

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent • Job Title: Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker (Children's Social Care), • Job Location: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean, • Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37 with part-time hours considered, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 9625 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; • between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience, • welcome payment of £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • up to £8,000 relocation package*, • flexible and agile working opportunities, • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service, • an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff), • family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family, • supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), • access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone., • an in-house Occupational Health service, • employee discount scheme, • cycle to Work scheme, • links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network, • career development and qualification opportunities, • access to our Social Work Academy In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team’s full complement of staff. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children’s Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. About You As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: • Social Work England/ Wales registration, • a recognised qualification in Social Work, • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012), • a full driving licence and willingness to drive *Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. 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 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.

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£8k in Welcome & Retention | Capped Caseloads | Flexible & Part-Time Working | Long-Standing Management | £4,000 Welcome Payment Are you an agency Social Worker looking to step into seniority, or a permanent Social Worker not being given the opportunity to progress? Agency work has clear benefits, and staying in a familiar role can feel comfortable but what could a move into a stable, well-supported authority offer you long term? We are recruiting Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join either a Children with Disabilities (CWD) or Looked After Children (LAC) team in Gloucestershire. You will bring your experience of statutory social work with children and young people in care or with complex needs, contributing to high-quality, relationship-based practice and positive outcomes. You will work closely with partner agencies and colleagues across the service to safeguard children and young people, ensuring timely, effective support within a structure that prioritises manageable caseloads and practitioner wellbeing. Locations: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean The package includes: £4,000 welcome payment £37,938 £39,513 per annum (Social Worker) £40,476 £45,718 per annum (Senior Social Worker, subject to experience) £2,000 annual retention payment Relocation package of up to £8,000 Flexible and part-time working options Annual leave starting at 25.5 days, rising to 30.5 days after five years, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year The Council is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and young people through systemic and relational practice, continuous improvement, and strong professional support. Teams are well structured, consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers, ensuring realistic workloads and consistent supervision. If you are considering a move into an authority offering long-term stability, clear progression, and the opportunity to live and work in some of Englands finest countryside, please get in touch. Send your CV to or call 07401 281738. This is a statutory role, and applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. TPBN1_UKTJ

About the Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our domiciliary and supported living services. You will lead and inspire teams, ensure full CQC compliance, and promote a positive and inclusive culture. This is a key leadership role where you will directly influence service quality, staff performance, and business growth. About Sky Vigil Care Ltd Sky Vigil Care Ltdis afast-growing, CQC-registeredprovider ofdomiciliary care and supported living servicesacross Gloucester and surrounding areas. We deliverhigh-quality, person-centred care, empowering individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes. As we continue to expand, we are seeking anexperienced and motivated Registered Managerto lead our services and drivecompliance, quality, and excellence. Key Responsibilities You will: Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, the Health & Social Care Act 2008, and local authority contracts Provide strong leadership to care coordinators, team leaders, and support staff Oversee recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and appraisals Ensure person-centred care plans and risk assessments are in place, reviewed, and implemented Monitor and improve service quality through audits, feedback, and continuous improvement Manage safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints in line with company policy Lead and prepare for CQC inspections, ensuring ongoing compliance with KLOEs Build effective relationships with service users, families, commissioners, and professionals Contribute to service development and business growth within the local area Skills, Experience & Abilities Required Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Proven experience managing domiciliary care or supported living services Excellent knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Experience managing staff rotas, supervision, and service continuity Confident IT skills and experience using digital care systems Desirable Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or complex care Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle Experience working in a fast-paced, growing organisation Additional Information Out-of-hours working may be required to meet service needs Local travel within Gloucester and surrounding areas is required No foreign travel requirements Appointment subject to enhanced DBS check and right-to-work verification. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses Ongoing professional development and leadership support Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation A supportive, inclusive workplace where your contribution is value. TPBN1_UKTJ

If you have care experience and you are looking for your next challenge where you can utilise your leadership skills, then look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Care Manager to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave at our St Oswalds Retirement Village in Gloucester. You will receive a competitive hourly rate of £ 16.22 plus an excellent benefits package which includes: 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance Enhanced employer pension contribution Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts Attendance Reward Free Life Insurance Buy And Sell Holiday Cycle2work Scheme Free Use of Onsite Gym Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people'. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise. Role: Assistant Care Manager Hours: 30 hours per week (shift pattern - includes alternate weekends) Contract: 9 month Fixed Term Contract until September 2026 Salary: £16.22 per hour (£25,371pa pro-rata FTE 31,714) Location: St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gloucester, GL1 2UF What will you do as our Assistant Care Manager? Manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure correct procedures are followed. Develop, implement, and maintain individual care and support plans. Provide residents and relatives with an effective communication network. Ensure residents are encouraged to reach their optimum level of independence. Ensure all administrative systems are implemented effectively. Our ideal Assistant Care Manager will have: An NVQ / QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or will be happy to work towards this qualification) Experience in managing a team within a similar environment. Exceptional communication skills This role would ideally suit an experienced Care Supervisor, Care Co-ordinator, Care Manager, Care Team Leader,or ExtraCare Housing Manager looking for a new challenge. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise. ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Don't miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Assistant Care Manager. Closing Date: Ongoing until filled Interviews: Throughout February 2026 Interviews will be held throughout the process so apply early to avoid disappointment! ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. ExtraCare reserve the right to close this job advertisement early. TPBN1_UKTJ

Youve spent your career caring for people. Now, you can help save lives in a different way. At Charity Link, we work with Breast Cancer Now, the UKs leading breast cancer research and support charity, to fund life-saving breakthroughs and vital care. Were now looking for caring, compassionate people from healthcare and support roles to bring their empathy and communication skills to our fundraising team. If youve worked in nursing, healthcare, care work, social work, therapy, support roles or volunteering, your experience is exactly what were looking for. Why fundraising? Youll still be helping people but in a new and powerful way. As a Fundraiser, youll speak to members of the public at shopping centres, shows, garden centres, and events, inspiring them to give regularly to a cause that touches so many lives. You dont need fundraising experience just the ability to connect, communicate, and care. We offer: ?? £25.4K guaranteed salary + realistic OTE of £45K ?? Award-winning training well set you up for success ?? Healthcare plan (worth up to £900 per year) ?? Death-in-service benefit (2x salary) ?? Generous referral bonuses ?? Pension & long service awards ?? Retail discounts (30,000+ stores) ?? Career progression become a coach, leader, or campaign manager This role is for you if: ?? Youve worked in a healthcare, care, or people-facing role ?? Youre confident, compassionate, and great with people ?? You want a career that still makes a difference ?? Youre looking for something new, with support, purpose and progression ?? You can work full-time or part-time hours and some weekends What our team says: After working in a care home for 10 years, I wanted a role that still had meaning. Fundraising gave me that and more. Im still helping people every day. Priya, Fundraiser I thought Id miss nursing. But this team, this cause, and the people I meet every day its life-changing work. Tom, Former Nurse turned Fundraiser You already care. Now, you can help save lives in a new way. If youre ready to turn your empathy into action, wed love to meet you. ?? Apply today and start a new chapter with purpose. TPBN1_UKTJ

£8k in welcome & retention | Long Standing Management staff | Part time hours offered | Capped Caseload | Flexible Working | Welcome Payment of £4,000 Are you an agency worker looking to step into seniority, or a permanent member not getting the chance to step up? Albeit agency is attractive for many reason (we completely get it!), and staying put in a job you know is comfortable - but what can a change offer you? You would be bringing your experience with working with children in placements to further bolster their 16+ care leavers team. As a Child & Families 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. Locations: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean The package includes: welcome payment of £4,000 Between £37,938- £39,513per annum for a Social Worker or between £40,476- £45,718per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience an annual retention payment of £2,000 a relocation package of up to £8,000. Flexible working options generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days and increasing to 30.5 days after five years, and the ability to purchase 10 additional days per year provide added flexibility. The Council is dedicated to providing timely support for every child, aiming to ensure a happy and fulfilling life. This comes from focusing on continuous improvement, embracing effective social work practices (systemic practice & relational approach), and empowering staff to have a real impact on children's lives. The team structure is carefully designed to support staff with manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers in each team. Interested in making a move, and settling down in an authority offering long term prospects, settled in some of Englands finest countryside, send your CV to or call me on 07401281738 As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. TPBN1_UKTJ

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