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Children's social worker - children in care

Gloucester
Reed
Childrens social worker
Posted: 13 June
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Children in Care Social Worker
* Location: Cheltenham & Stroud, Gloucestershire
* Salary: £36,648 - £39,513 per annum
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join Gloucestershire County Council in a vital role within our Children in Care teams based in Cheltenham and Stroud. We are dedicated to providing remarkable lives for disadvantaged and vulnerable children, and we need passionate professionals to help realise this vision.

Day-to-Day of the Role:
* Manage a caseload of children who may have plans for adoption, special guardianship, long-term fostering, or returning home to family.
* Act as a corporate parent: undertake direct work, get to know the children and their families, and ensure they have access to excellent health, education, and stable homes.
* Advocate for the children, supporting them and their surrounding network, including foster carers and family, to ensure better lifelong outcomes.
* Collaborate with colleagues within the service and partner agencies to deliver a first-class service and ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Social Work England registration.
* Recognised qualification in Social Work.
* Must have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012.
* Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
* DBS clearance.
* Experience as a frontline social worker, with a strong focus on children’s welfare.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with annual retention payment of £2,000* and welcome payment of £4,000*.
* Flexible and agile working opportunities.
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
* Family-friendly policies and benefits.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, and employee discount schemes.
* Career development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
* Paid SWE registration renewal.

To apply for this position as a Children in Care Senior Social Worker / Social Worker, please submit your CV. Join us in making a significant impact in the lives of children and young people in Gloucestershire.

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