Job Title
Social Worker
Location
Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices, Gloucestershire
Contract
Permanent, 37 hours per week
Closing Date
03/06/2026
Salary
£38,220 – £40,777 per annum pro rata, plus relocation allowance up to £8,000*
Benefits
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
* Option to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part‑time employees)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Free staff parking
* Regular formal and informal support
* Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
* Training and development opportunities
* Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally
* Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM
* Reimbursement of professional Social Work registration fees
* Family‑friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
* Staff discount scheme with discounts at major supermarkets and high‑street retailers
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential counselling and advice available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
Role Overview
This role involves providing adult social care services to support individuals to lead full and active lives, ensuring choice and control over their services and delivering quality practice.
Qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker in the United Kingdom
* Minimum of one year experience working in an Adult Social Worker role
* Registered with the Social Work England (SWE) register
* Eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship and willing to relocate to Gloucestershire
* Fluency in spoken English is required (Immigration Act 2016 requirement)
Additional Requirements & Processes
* Position subject to Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check.
* Council will consider sponsorship for this role in line with Home Office regulations, subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
* Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
* Gloucestershire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received.
* Applicants who are current Gloucestershire County Council employees on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.
* Applicants may declare a disability as per the Equality Act 2010, enabling consideration for a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident pledge and provision of reasonable adjustments during the process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to equality and diversity. All applicants will be assessed solely on the basis of relevant qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
Application
Please submit your application through the online portal, including examples of how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the criteria listed above.
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