Childrens Social Worker - Children in Care

• Location: Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Stroud or Cheltenham)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our newly formed 0-18 Children in Care teams in Gloucestershire. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional service and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people in the area. You will be building positive relationships and providing continuous support and protection for those in need.

• Develop trusting relationships with children or young people in care, from the initiation of the legal order until they reach 18.
• Offer practice knowledge and skills to team members, supporting the team manager in embedding learning and enabling children and young people to achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the service and partner agencies to provide comprehensive support.
• Ensure the delivery of a first-class service through effective case management and planning.

• Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• UK-based statutory social work experience.
• Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012.
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance.

• Welcome payment of £4,000*.
• Annual retention payment of £2,000*.
• Relocation package of £8,000.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• In-house Occupational Health service.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme.
• Links to employee networks and career development opportunities.
• Access to our Social Work Academy.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.