How you'll make a difference:
Our social workers make a real difference. Every day, they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do. Working in partnership with families, you will equip them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy, and safe homes.
Although this post is advertised as a full-time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced social workers seeking part-time, job share, or flexible working arrangements.
What you will be doing:
* We foster a culture of exploring new and better ways of doing things, so we're looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high-quality, child-centred practices that ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
* The Response team is part of our Integrated Children's Service. You will assess and manage risk where there is possible or actual significant harm to children to keep them safe and protected from abuse.
* You will undertake statutory assessments of cases meeting the threshold for social care intervention, including child protection investigations. You must be a qualified social worker with relevant registration (SWE) and have completed your ASYE (since 2012).
* Ideally, you will have significant skills, knowledge, and experience to assess and manage risk for the most vulnerable children.
* You should demonstrate a detailed understanding of strategies to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
* Given the role's nature, you must be a problem solver, confident in making important decisions, with a genuine passion for working collaboratively with children, young people, and families. An enhanced DBS check is required.
* You will need to travel throughout the area, so a full, valid driving license and access to a vehicle or alternative transportation are necessary. Business insurance must be added to your current policy.
* Please specify preferred working patterns in your application if seeking part-time or reduced hours.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 16th September 2025.
Why a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:
We invest in our staff's careers and offer extensive training and development, which helps make a long-term difference. Staff report feeling heard and supported by senior leaders, with reduced workloads and increased stability. We offer concentrated training and clear career progression pathways, including a bespoke managers' development program.
Our current social worker grades and salaries are:
* Advanced Social Worker: £40,777 - £44,075
* Senior Social Worker: £45,091 - £48,226
We have a fluid career progression program, allowing you to apply for promotion when ready, without waiting for vacancies. You can earn higher income, gain experience in other teams, and pursue managerial or specialist roles. Secondment opportunities are encouraged.
These posts attract a £3,000 recruitment payment, payable after successful probation, and a £3,000 retention payment annually for those with two years’ service. We also offer up to £8,000 relocation package, flexible working, generous leave, pension, and registration fee reimbursement.
At South Gloucestershire Council, we're making a real difference in our community, working with vulnerable populations, investing in education, and shaping proud communities. Join us and be part of this positive change!
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