Location: Gloucester, England | Sector: Social Care | Salary: £35,000 to £46,000 per annum
Stable Team | £8,000 Relocation Package | £3,000 Retention Payment | Flexible & Condensed Hours | Supportive Management
Are you ready for a fresh start in your social work career?
We’re currently partnered with an “Outstanding” Ofsted-rated Local Authority in Gloucestershire that is passionate about delivering exceptional support to children and families. They are now looking for experienced and motivated Social Workers to join their well-established Locality Teams.
Why Join This Council? Competitive Salaries & Clear Career Progression
- Social Worker: £35,235 – £37,938
- Advanced Social Worker: £39,513 – £42,708
- Senior Social Worker: £43,693 – £46,731
Progression is based on your development and readiness— not vacancy availability.
Excellent Benefits Package
- £3,000 recruitment and retention payment
- Up to £8,000 relocation support
- Social Work England registration fees reimbursed
- Flexible working arrangements and condensed hours
- Secondment and development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and manageable caseloads
- Genuine Work-Life Balance — this authority understands the importance of flexibility and wellbeing, offering working arrangements that support both your professional and personal life.
The Role
As part of the Children & Families Locality Team in Gloucester, you will:
- Manage Child Protection, Children in Need, and early Looked After Children cases
- Build strong relationships with children and families to achieve positive outcomes
- Deliver creative, child-focused interventionsWork within a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas are valued
What We’re Looking For
Qualified candidates will have experience as a Social Worker, a commitment to child welfare, and the ability to work effectively within a team. Experience in child protection or related areas is desirable.
