Job Title
Social Worker – Forest of Dean Locality Team
Location
Dean House, Cinderford (Forest of Dean Locality Team)
Salary
£38,220 – £40,777 per annum
Hours & contract
37 hours per week, permanent
Benefits
* Free onsite parking
* Annual leave: 25.5 days rising to 30.5 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Training and workshops
* Clear career progression pathways
* Staff discount scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee networks: Prism, Young Employees Network
* Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)
About the Role
Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first.
We have a full‑time (37 hours) Social Worker opportunity in our Forest of Dean Locality Team, based in a scenic Cinderford. If you are a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to relocate to Gloucestershire you may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
About You
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. We look for candidates who hold the same behaviours and approaches, and we provide full training and support to help you succeed in your role. Please note you must hold a full driving licence and have the willingness to drive (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply).
Applying
Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the job description. Include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills, and knowledge that you would bring to the post. For an informal discussion please email ASCRecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk. To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today!
Additional Information
* Social Worker Adults Job Profile
* Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check required
* Council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
* If you are an internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010), please declare this in an email to recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
* Both general and specific disability status can be used to request reasonable adjustments and potential guaranteed interview.
Equality & Accessibility
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer‑facing role’ must be able to demonstrate fluency in English. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received or needs of the service.
Closing Date
08 February 2026
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