Overview
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.
We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early-career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process.
Responsibilities
The role focuses on safeguarding and delivering care and support to children and young people. You will work within Gloucestershire County Council's Children’s Services to implement services that promote safety, well-being and positive outcomes for looked-after children, in line with applicable professional standards and local policy.
Qualifications
* 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
* DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's)
Further information about our Children’s Service and career opportunities is available through Gloucestershire County Council. Children's Social Care Careers
Remuneration and Benefits
* 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
* 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
About Gloucestershire Children’s Services
Gloucestershire Children’s Services is committed to working in partnership with families and communities to ensure every child has the best chance at a happy and fulfilling life. Guided by the principle of "right child, right support, right time, every time," the service is built on values of kindness, respect and fairness.
We have been on an improvement journey and were rated Good with Outstanding elements by Ofsted. The inspection highlighted high-quality, effective early help services and exceptional care and support for children in care. Details of the inspection outcomes and leadership focus are provided through our public communications.
Additional Information
Please note that some payments are non-contractual and may be pro rata for part-time staff, 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.
Right child, right support, right time, every time. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by the Social Work Academy, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and safeguarding references will be checked as part of the interview process. We may require references from the Head of School, College or University in certain circumstances.
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