We are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to cover our Tewkesbury locality. You will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi‑agency service and TACS. This role focuses on evidence‑based therapeutic interventions in a collaborative, problem‑solving court setting, and is integral to enhancing services for families and communities.
What you will experience
* Systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate
* Trauma‑informed approaches
* Multi‑professional collaboration and planning
* Deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children
* Confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers
* Restorative practice with high support and high challenge
* Development of multi‑agency interventions
* Use of language that cares
* Collaborative permanency planning
* Equal access to FDAC for families across all localities
* You will be the 'spoke', holding one FDAC case from your locality
* TACS will be the 'hub', supporting you as part of the wider family team
* You will deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team
What it will involve
* Hold one FDAC case (approximately 2 days per week)
* Reduced caseload to support this work
* Attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with families
* Write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final)
* Attend formulation and intervention planning meetings
* Deliver interventions and support permanency planning
* Work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers)
* Receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews
Qualifications and requirements
* Social Work England registration
* A recognised qualification in Social Work
* Pass ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
* DBS clearance
* We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers and those in the early years of their career
Working arrangements
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, offering a mix of remote and office work to match service needs and individual choice.
Salary and benefits
* £39,152 – £47,181 per annum, subject to experience
* £4,000 welcome payment
* £2,000 retention payment
* Up to £8,000 for relocation funds
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
* Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
* Family‑friendly policies and benefits to 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) – free, confidential counselling and advice 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
* 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
Our Children’s Services aim to deliver high‑quality care and support to every child and young person in Gloucestershire. We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity.
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