Adult Social Care Practitioner – Gloucestershire County Council
Join us to apply for the Adult Social Care Practitioner role at Gloucestershire County Council.
As an Adult Social Care Practitioner you will be undertaking assessments and support plans with people who have physical disabilities or other complex needs, working with families, carers and other professionals across Gloucestershire. The role focuses on promoting independence and reducing the need for hospital admission or long‑term care.
Key Information
* Job Title: Adult Social Care Practitioner
* Location: Cheltenham Adult Social Care
* Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 per annum
* Hours per week: 37.00
* Contract type: Permanent
* Closing date: 16/12/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 12651
* This post is not open to job share
About You
* Relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Health and Social Care experience
* Training related to Health and Social Care assessments
* Experience managing a caseload including people with physical disabilities, medical, mental health and learning difficulties
* Evidence of good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication
* Good IT skills
About the Role
We have a full‑time Adult Social Care Practitioner position available in our Cheltenham Locality Team. Our supportive and engaged team structure includes an Integrated Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, 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 undertake 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 have experience working in a health and/or social care setting, knowledge of the Care Act, and the ability to apply it in practice.
Benefits
* 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 car parking
* Safe, supportive and positive working environment
* Regular formal and informal support
* Training and development opportunities
* Staff discount scheme with major supermarkets and high street retailers
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and advice 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 and Cycle Scheme (T & C’s apply)
Applying
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
Write your application with consideration for the essential criteria in the Job Profile, including examples of why you should be considered and covering the experience, skills and knowledge you would bring to the post.
For an informal discussion, contact ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates must have a right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:
Adult Social Care Practitioner Job Profile
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 aim to create 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 demonstrate the 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, allowing a mix of 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 business days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
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