As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies, you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff, and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions.
As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some requirements for successful appointment:
* Social Work England/Wales registration
* A recognized qualification in Social Work
* Passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012
* A full driving license and willingness to drive
* DBS clearance
Under our Safer Recruitment Policy, if invited to interview, safeguarding references will be taken prior to the interview to assess your suitability to work with vulnerable children. References from at least two referees are required, including your current or last employer and a previous employer, covering the last three years of employment/education. References from friends, family, or colleagues not in senior positions are not accepted. We will contact referees via DocuSign and advise you to inform them of your application.
The council considers sponsorship in line with Home Office regulations, subject to checks. This role requires an enhanced DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We aim to be an employer of choice, providing an inclusive and supportive environment where you can bring your whole self and realize your potential. It is a legal requirement under the Immigration Act 2016 that all appointed staff in customer-facing roles demonstrate fluency in English.
For your efforts, you will receive:
* £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker, or £41,771 - £47,181 for a Senior Social Worker, depending on experience
* A welcome payment of £4,000
* Annual retention payment of £2,000
* Up to £8,000 relocation package
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* 25.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days after 5 years
* Option to purchase 10 additional days of leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
* Family-friendly policies and benefits
* A supportive working environment with regular supervision
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Occupational Health services
* Employee discount scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network
* Career development and qualification opportunities, including access to Social Work Academy
* Paid SWE registration renewal
Our vision is to support families to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life. We are adopting a systemic social work practice approach, focusing on relational work with families to enable children to thrive. Our team structure includes a Team Manager, an Advanced Practitioner, four Social Workers, and an NQSW, ensuring manageable caseloads and adequate support.
We seek resilient, driven individuals committed to making a difference, aligned with our core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect.
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