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Project & Programme Support Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Project & Programme Support Officer, • Job Location: Quayside House, Gloucester, • Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 03/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12955 We are looking to appoint a project and programme support officer who is enthusiastic and self-motivated to support our Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service Transformation Programme. Since our inspection by HMICFRS in 2021, Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS) had led significant work to improve its organisational culture and operational delivery through the GFRS Transformation Programme. Following a re-inspection in 2023, the service has refreshed its action plan for progressive and sustainable improvement of GFRS. Working closely with colleagues across GFRS, with support of other Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) services, you will assist the programme team in ensuring that corporate standards for programme governance are met and the objectives of the programme are successfully delivered. To do this, you will be working closely with operational experts within GFRS but will also be joining a supportive team of project and change management professionals within the Transformation team, who drive transformation and change across the council. About You To be successful, you will need experience of applying project and programme management tools and techniques, including producing reports and project plans. You’ll also need to bring your flexibility and creative problem-solving skills to support delivery of objectives and resolution of issues within tight timescales. You will need to use your excellent ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at different levels to ensure a collaborative approach to delivery, whilst also regularly working to your own initiative to focus on the task in hand. 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. This role will require regular onsite working at our GFRS Headquarters in Gloucester, as well as occasional visits to our fire stations across the county. 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 Becky Austin (GFRS Programme Manager) via Due to volume of applications anticipated, unfortunately no feedback will be provided for those applicants not invited for interview. We reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than the closing date if a high volume of applications received. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 5th January 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. 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.

Contracts Officer (EFW) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Contracts Officer (Energy from Waste), • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 1, 1st Floor, • Salary: £41,771-£47,181 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date:, • Job Requisition Number: 10345 Come and join our passionate and talented waste team. The Waste Management Team manages the Waste Disposal Authority functions at Gloucestershire County Council. This is a vital role supporting the management of contracts related to the operation of the Council’s energy from waste facility and the associated sale of the electricity it generates. The role has a particular focus on data management and finance but is also varied, involving regular site visits and interaction with numerous stakeholders. About you You will have proven experience in the management of contracts, financial forecasting, data management and stakeholder engagement across both the public and private sectors. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential. You will also have excellent communication skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences in the form of reports or presentations. You will enjoy a busy and varied working environment and have the ability to prioritise your workload on a daily basis. An understand of waste management and the energy industry would be beneficial but is not essential. About Us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 24.5 days annual leave rising to 29.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rachel Ferris via email at Closing date Sunday 18th January 2026 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview on Thursday 5th February and Friday 6th February 2026. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Education Planning Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Education Planning Manager, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 09/01/2026, • Job Requisition Number: 12697, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in Gloucestershire? If so, the role of Education Planning Manager could be the role for you. About the team and the role 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 Manager plays a crucial part in meeting the Council’s statutory duties in this area. You’ll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, negotiate funding contributions from housing proposals, and use strategic data analysis to forecast school place needs. You’ll also manage the delivery of capital projects, support statutory school reorganisation, and prioritise accommodation requirements to ensure every child has access to quality education. In addition, you’ll supervise and support staff, quality-assure team outputs, and prepare essential data for government returns, making a meaningful impact on local communities. About you Our ideal candidate is an organised and proactive professional with a passion for improving education provision. You will have a proven track record in project management, with the ability to manage complex and detailed work accurately and to a high standard within competing priorities and deadlines. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can motivate and challenge others, encouraging them to remain focussed at all times on the statutory and strategic priorities of the Council whilst remaining sharply focussed on ensuring the best service to the residents of Gloucestershire. Skilled at building effective relationships with system partners and communities, you’re confident negotiating funding with developers and presenting information to senior leaders, elected members and government bodies. You have the skills and resilience to deliver within an increasingly challenging landscape, alongside the political awareness, and be highly self-motivated and organised. 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) * 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 Gareth Vine, Head of Education Planning and Infrastructure, via email at or by phone on . Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 19 January 2026. Interviews will be held on 28th January 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. 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.

Trees & Green Spaces Apprenticeship - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Trees & Green Spaces Apprenticeship, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £15,580 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Fixed Term, • Duration: Two years, • Closing Date: 08/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12342 About the Team and Role We have three apprenticeships positions to join our team. You work to achieve Level 2 Arborist Certificate. Working to undertake tree planting, maintenance, and landscape activities, including monitoring health of sites within your defined geographical area, in accordance with industry standards. There are two positions 2 year fixed term contracts available, which will form part of two teams covering the Gloucestershire County. Entry Level Apprentice Pay 2025/26 Level 2 (Year 1) £15,580 Level 2 (year 2) £19, Year old rate) £23,557 (21+ Year old rate) About you You will be enthusiastic, enjoy working outdoors and having a interest in nature, biodiversity and impacts on the environment. About us 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 Sara Noons, Trees & Greenspace Manager via email at Closing date 8th December 2025. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview. 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 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: 28/12/2025, • 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 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 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 and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 business days. 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.

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: 21/12/2025 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. 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. 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. Interviews for shortlisted candidates wil be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. 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.

Adults Social Care Practitioner - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Adults Social Care Practitioner, • Job Location: Gloucestershire, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 12705, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? Are you looking for your next career move within Health & Social Care? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have full time (37 hours) Adult Social Care Practitioner positions available in our Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team. The nature of this post requires travelling around the County. Our supportive and engaged team structure includes an Integrated Social Care Manager, two Deputy Social Care Managers, Social Work Leads, Social Care Leads, Care Navigator Coordinators, a Senior Social Worker, Social Workers, Adult Social Care Practitioners, Care Navigators and an administration team. As an Adult Social Care Practitioner, you will be undertaking assessments and support plans with people who have physical disabilities or other complex needs. This role will involve working with families, carers and other professionals, agencies and organisations across Gloucestershire. The work is focused on promoting independence, enabling the individuals we work with to remain in their own homes and reduce the need for hospital admission or long term care. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working in a health and/or social care setting and who has knowledge of the Care Act; and the ability to apply it in practice. To find out more about our Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team, please ___ About you: As Adult Social Care Practitioners, 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: • relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Health and Social Care experience, • training related to Health and Social Care assessments, • experience of managing a caseload including working with people experiencing a range of physical disabilities, medical, mental health difficulties and learning difficulties, • evidence of good interpersonal skills, good verbal / written communication Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care practise the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Our Adult Social Care Practitioners 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. • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme, • Free parking at the Cirencester office, • Agile working with a mix of office and home working, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills and progress your career, • Transfer options after one year in post, allowing for continuous development of skills and knowledge in different Adult Social Care settings, • Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM, • Discounts at a number of major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply), • GCC’s Cycle to Work Salary, • 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. We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Applying: To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! Or to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager, please email 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, transferable skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Or click 'Apply' The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer . Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: 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 and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. 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.

Adult Social Care Practitioner - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Adult Social Care Practitioner, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester, • Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 11/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12761 Are you looking for your next career move within Health & Social Care? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have a full time (37 hours) Adult Social Care Practitioner position available in our Gloucester Locality Team. Our supportive and engaged team structure includes an Integrated Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Managers, Social Work Leads, a Social Care Lead, Social Workers, Adult Social Care Practitioners and an administration team. As an Adult Social Care Practitioner, you will be undertaking assessments and support plans with people who have physical disabilities or other complex needs. This role will involve working with families, carers and other professionals, agencies and organisations across Gloucestershire. The work is focused on promoting independence, enabling the individuals we work with to remain in their own homes and reduce the need for hospital admission or long term care. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working in a health and/or social care setting and who has knowledge of the Care Act; and the ability to apply it in practice. The position is based in Shire Hall, Gloucester. We work flexibly with a mix of office and home working. To find out more about our Gloucester Locality Team, please visit our “Meet the Teams” webpage ___ About you: As Adult Social Care Practitioners, 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: • relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Health and Social Care experience, • training related to Health and Social Care assessments, • experience of managing a caseload including working with people experiencing a range of physical disabilities, medical, mental health difficulties and learning difficulties, • evidence of good interpersonal skills, good verbal / written communication Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care practise the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Our Adult Social Care Practitioners 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. • 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays, • Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme, • Free off-site parking in Gloucester, • Agile working with a mix of office and home working, • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, • Access to training opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills and progress your career, • Transfer options after one year in post, allowing for continuous development of skills and knowledge in different Adult Social Care settings, • Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM, • Discounts at a number of major supermarket chains and high street retailers, • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply), • 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. We are an easy commute from many locations, view our ___ to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Applying: Please let us know in the application form whether you are looking for full time or part time hours. Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Profile. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. To speak to the Team Manager, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Or click ‘Apply’ 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. 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Strategic Communications Business Ptr - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Strategic Communications Business Ptr, • Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 2, 2nd Floor, • Salary: £58,598 - £61,854 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 07/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12807, • This post is not open to job share About the Team We’re the team that helps everyone understand what’s happening and feel connected. Our job is to make messages clear, engaging, and meaningful—whether it’s a big campaign or an internal update. Every project is different, and every one makes an impact. You’ll join a team that works together, shares ideas, and values creativity. We partner with leaders and colleagues across the organisation to make sure every message counts. You’ll see the results of your work every day—helping shape decisions, improve staff engagement, and strengthen community relationships. About the Role As a Strategic Communications Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You’ll lead bold communication strategies that connect with staff, residents, and key stakeholders. Working with directors and partners, you’ll craft messages that influence, inspire, and drive change across internal, external, and digital channels. About You You'll know how to make a real impact. With experience in strategic communications and leading teams, you’re confident managing complex projects and building strong relationships at all levels.You’re creative, solution-focused, and understand how to handle sensitive issues with care. Your high political awareness means you can navigate complex situations and work effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders. Your communication skills ensure every message is clear and hits the mark. A relevant degree or equivalent experience gives you the foundation to deliver at pace and to a high standard. Special notes: This is a politically restricted post. Out-of-hours comms rota participation required. For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • Flexible and agile working opportunities, • 30.5 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) For an informal discussion about the role please contact Adam Barnes via email at Closing date: 7th December 2025 Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 14th December 2025 Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

PBS Assistant Practitioner - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: PBS Assistant Practitioner, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 04/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 13067, • This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and are dedicated to making a difference? We are recruiting for a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Assistant Practitioner to take up a full-time role within our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team. Although located at Shire Hall in Gloucester, the role will entail work outside of normal working hours and at locations across the county, including in our Locality, Hospital and Learning Disabilities teams. If you are looking for your next career move within Adult Social Care, then we would love to hear from you! About the role: Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is a person-centred approach for providing long-term support to people with learning disabilities and autism, including those with mental health conditions, who display, or may be at risk of developing, behaviours of concern. The PBS Assistant Practitioner works in partnership with PBS Practitioners and PBS Specialists to support with the development of Behaviour Support Plans (BSP’s) and Functional Assessments; this will include working with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals and organisations. The PBS Assistant Practitioner will also work across the county to develop knowledge around PBS frameworks. To find out more about our PBS team, please, ___ To find out more about Team Locations, ___. About You: As a PBS Assistant Practitioner, you will have the chance to make a real positive impact on people’s lives, utilising your excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. Using your significant knowledge of the PBS framework and experience of working with vulnerable adults, you will support the development of BSP’s and contribute to the development of the service. You will be an active participant of your team supporting the development of others and be committed to your own professional and self-development. As a PBS Assistant Practitioner, 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 NVQ4 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care or relevant experience, • Have working knowledge of the legislative and Positive Behaviour Support frameworks, theory, and practice; including the PBS competencies outlined by the PBS academy, • Be highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges 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 is on an exciting innovation journey working towards the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Our people do all they can to make the difference to the Gloucestershire community. 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, • Accredited post-qualified training opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills, • Access to mandatory training and additional topical bi-annual workshops., • 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., • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply), • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network., • Annual leave up to 30.5 days after 5 years employment, • 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 We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ to see what we mean. Start your journey today! To join us, click “Apply ” today! You will also find links to the Job Profile and Guidance Notes below. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the essential and desirable 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 the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact: to arrange a convenient time for a call back. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: 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. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Social Worker (Adults) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Social Worker (Adults), • Job Location: Gloucestershire, • Salary: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum + relocation allowance of up to £8,000, • Benefits: Free onsite or offsite parking and also ___, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Job Requisition Number: 12706, • This post is not open to job share 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! If you’re a Skilled Worker already living and working in the UK , with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE and looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire, then read on! 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 ___ We have full time Social Worker opportunities in our Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team. To find out more about our Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team, ___ or if you want to learn more about team, please email to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager. About us: Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. ___. This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey, which focuses our approach into being more creative, strengths-based and person-centred, to ensure that we work together to ‘Make the Difference’ to our local communities. Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package 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, • Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills, • Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally, • 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. 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. We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, ___ see what we mean. For interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application. 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. For an informal discussion, please email To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks Additional Information: To access the Job Profiles for thess roles, please follow the links below:- This positions is subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List 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 and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. 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.

Advanced Educator - Fixed Term This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Advanced Educator, • 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: 07/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12536 Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £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, • 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, • 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 team As a member of the Social Work Academy, you will be offering leadership of practice to develop outstanding social workers and social work leaders who effect positive changes for children, young people, and families. The Academy is responsible for providing a welcoming and meaningful introduction to working in children’s services, optimising the many attractions of working for Gloucestershire County Council. It also ensures that our staff receive the highest quality continuing professional development that impacts directly on improving the life experiences of children, young people, and families. Aligned with this, it provides quality assurance for practice across children’s services. The Academy also supports staff with their professional accreditation responsibilities and career progression options. About the role This fixed term post is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional creativity and be part of the implementation of systemic practice within children’s services. It will involve the development and delivery of learning in relation to advanced relational practice, trauma-informed practice, and leadership, as well as working in support of our wider Academy curriculum delivery and continued professional development offer. You will be drawing on your highly skilled practice, contemporary research, and best educational delivery activities to fulfil this role, including adapting to the virtual delivery of learning opportunities. 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 For an informal chat about this role, please contact Charlotte Allen at or Sally Dobson 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 proposed for Wednesday 17th December 2025. These will be held in person. 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.

Customer Service Officer - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Customer Service Officer, • Job Location: Shire Hall, • Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37.00, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 09/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 12707, • This post is not open to job share Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic individual, with a passion for Customer Service? If you have the right level of transferable skills, why not apply now? Full training will be provided! About the Role The Customer Service Team is a multi-channel first point of contact for a variety of internal and external customers. We provide a high quality of service delivery across a diverse range of services on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, through various channels both traditional and contemporary. Adult Social Care Support service duties currently include the initial review of adult social care enquiries, safeguarding enquiries and decision making on referrals. The Customer Service Team respond to queries through several channels these include Shire Hall reception services, phone, email and web-based enquiries. The developments in technology will continue to underpin the work of Customer Services Officers. If you are a creative individual with the ability to ensure that queries are answered effectively, efficiently and in line with the Council’s policies and procedures, we would like to hear from you. To get an idea of what it's like to work in our Customer Service Team for Adult Social Care te am ___ and ___ We work flexibly with a mix of office and home working although during the probation period (first 6 months), you will be working from the office, based at Shire Hall in Gloucester. A little bit about us … This is a great time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as we are on an exciting journey. Customer Service Team is based at Shire Hall in Gloucester and you will work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are passionate about their work and what they achieve together as a team. Joining our Customer Service Team can be a great opportunity towards developing a long-term and rewarding career with the Council. About You You need to have excellent communication skills, have a confident telephone manner and respond positively during difficult conversations. You will be self-motivated, pragmatic, resilient and take ownership of enquiries to resolution. You will have the ability to follow work instructions and look for continuous improvements in how we do things. About Us In return for your commitment, you’ll be entitled to our full benefits package, including: • Regular formal and informal support, • Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, reflective supervision, • An investment into your professional development, including career pathways, mandatory training and additional topical bi-annual workshops., • Annual leave up to 30.5 days after 5 years employment, • 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., • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network., • Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply), • GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the essential criteria on the Job Profile. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion, contact to arrange a call back or apply by clicking on the button below. Look out for an email from us to get you booked in! Don’t forget to check your junk and spam! 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 a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Admin Level 2 - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Admin Level 2, • Job Location: Gloucester (Hempsted Site), • Salary: £26,403 - £27,694 per annum (pro rata), • Hours per Week: 24, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Closing Date: 11/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 11045 Are you organised, proactive, and enthusiastic? Do you want a role where your work truly matters? Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) is looking for an experienced Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team. This is your chance to be part of a service that helps people across Gloucestershire live independently and safely in their own homes. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week (Wednesday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm). About GELS We play a vital role in supporting residents across Gloucestershire by ensuring the distribution, delivery, collection, and maintenance of equipment. Our work helps people return home from hospital and remain independent for longer. We deliver this essential service on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire , and we take pride in the positive impact we have on our community. Find out more: ___ About the Role As an Administrator, you will report directly to the Operations Manager and provide essential support to ensure our service runs smoothly and efficiently. Your key responsibilities will include: • Administrative Support: Undertake a wide range of administrative duties to meet the needs of the team and wider service area, ensuring services are maintained effectively and flexibly., • Data Management: Accurately input and monitor records and data on relevant systems, maintain filing and recording systems, and support archiving and disposal of information., • Customer Service: Respond to queries via telephone, email, and in person, providing a high standard of customer care and always ensuring confidentiality., • Procurement & Finance Support: Assist with financial matters including electronic procurement systems, and accurate recording of purchases for budget monitoring purposes., • Meeting Coordination: Organise and facilitate meetings, seminars, and workshops—booking venues, sending invites, preparing agendas, and taking minutes., • Research & Reporting: Undertake research as required and assist with responding to customer enquiries and requests for data in line with corporate standards., • Diary Management: Support diary management where appropriate. We’re looking for someone who thrives in an administrative environment and enjoys working as part of a team. Ideally, you’ll have: • Previous office experience, • Strong customer focus (internal and external), • Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook), • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills What We Offer We believe in supporting our people as much as we support our community. Here’s what you can expect: • Generous annual leave: 25.5 days (pro rata), rising to 30.5 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays, • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Regular support and a positive, safe working environment, • Training and development opportunities, • Staff discount scheme with major retailers, • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice and counselling), • Cycle to Work scheme Please write your application with consideration for the essential and desirable 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 the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. To arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager, email Or click ‘Apply’ 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. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Children and Families Team Manager - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. • Job Title: Children and Families Team Manager, • Job Location: Gloucester, • Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum, • Hours per Week: 37, • Contract Type: FTC for 12 months, • Closing Date: 07/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 9623 We would like the successful candidate to join us in February 2026 however, dates can be discussed during interviews. About us 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, • an 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, • 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, • 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. 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 ASYE 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 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/ Wales 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, • DBS clearance How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please email or alternatively apply before the closing date. *Please note, all our retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. Our relocation package is subject to terms and conditions. W e reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications. Interviews are scheduled to take place in person at Shire Hall on Wednesday 17th December 2025. 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.

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. Additional Information 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 will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks 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.

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: 07/12/2025, • Job Requisition Number: 9624 About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following: • between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience, • welcome payment of up to £4,000*, • annual retention payment of £2,000*, • relocation package up to £8,000*, • 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 Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services h ave 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 child ren 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 adop ting, 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 Pra ctitioner 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/ Wales 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, and to book you in for an interview. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Services please take a look here: ___ Interviews for this role will be held in person at our Forest of Dean locality office on 15/12/2025. *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 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.

Temporary Staff Roles - Casual GCC invites you to join us in our journey to create great moments for everyone, everyday! Hourly Rate of pay Minimum: £ 14.07 Hourly Rate of pay Maximum: £ 31.41 Job Location: Shire Hall Hours per Week: Up to 37 Duration: Up to 12 months Temporary Jobs with Gloucestershire County Council Would you like to gain knowledge and experience in various different areas of work? Are you looking for working arrangements to suit your personal requirements? We have a variety of different roles , in administrat ion , finance, communications, highways, IT, project manage ment , tutor ing and job coach ing , in various locations across Gloucestershire. What can we offer you? · Competitive rates of pay - all placements pay the current living wage or above · Flexible working hours in many placements · The option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme after three months · Free c ar p arking at many of our locations · Agile and remote working may also be possible · Access to staff discounts · Roles can range from one to 12 months After you have registered with us , one of our dedicated team members will contact you and work with you to match you to an available placement within the c ouncil. Please note you will not be placed on any placements until you have registered with us and are cleared to start work. If you would like to find out more about temporary roles at Gloucestershire County Council , please contact the team at This role is via the Temporary Staff Service, please click here ___ for more information. Roles may be 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. Job Requisition ID: 683