Senior Social Worker – Localities Team
Gloucestershire County Council | Up to £47,000 per annum + Outstanding Bonus Package
Up to £47,000 salary depending on experience
£8,000 retention bonus
£4,000 welcome bonus
Additional £2,000 retention bonus after 12 months
Hybrid working model & flexible working arrangements
Manageable caseloads & strong management support
Excellent professional development & career progression
Gloucestershire County Council is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join their Localities Team, delivering high-quality, relationship-based social work to children and families across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking authority that truly values its workforce and invests heavily in retention, development, and wellbeing.
You will play a vital role in supporting complex cases, mentoring less experienced colleagues, and driving best practice across the service, while maintaining direct case responsibility. This role offers excellent financial rewards, flexible working, and a genuinely positive working environment.
About Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire is proud of its strong, stable workforce and commitment to continuous improvement. The council has developed a culture rooted in collaboration, professional curiosity, and high-quality supervision. With excellent leadership, manageable caseloads, and a clear career pathway, social workers are supported to thrive and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of children and families within statutory frameworks
Provide high-quality assessments, care planning, and direct interventions
Undertake court work, including preparing high-quality statements and care plans
Act as a mentor and role model to less experienced social workers and ASYEs
Support reflective practice and continuous professional development across the team
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children
Maintain accurate, high-quality case recording and reporting
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualified experience within Children’s Services
Strong knowledge of statutory legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and court processes
Experience supporting complex child protection and court work cases
Confident decision-maker with excellent analytical and communication skills
Commitment to relationship-based and strengths-based practice
Why Work With Us?
Salary up to £47,000
£4,000 welcome bonus
£8,000 retention bonus
Additional £2,000 retention payment after 12 months
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Manageable caseloads and excellent management support
Clear progression routes and leadership opportunities
Continuous professional development and training investment
Highly supportive and stable working environment
To apply or find out more, contact:
Josh Dhumisani
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