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Senior Practitioner for Children and Families

2 months ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire County Council Full time
Job Title: Senior Practitioner for Children and Families Job Location: Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, Gloucester Salary: £45,441 - £48,474 per annum Hours per Week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Open to Job Share or Part- Time Hours

We are actively seeking experienced practitioners to join our safeguarding and assessment teams across the Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham, and Gloucester. We welcome applications for part-time positions as well.

About Us

In recognition of your dedication, we offer:

Competitive salary ranging from £45,441 to £48,474 per annum based on experience Annual retention bonus of £2,000 Welcome bonus of £4,000 Flexible working arrangements Generous annual leave of 25.5 days, increasing to 30.5 days after five years of continuous service Option to purchase an additional 10 days of leave annually (pro-rata for part-time staff) Family-friendly policies and benefits to support you and your loved ones A supportive work environment with regular supervision Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and advice In-house Occupational Health services Employee discount initiatives Cycle to Work program Opportunities to connect with employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network Career advancement and qualification opportunities Access to our Social Work Academy Coverage for SWE registration renewal*

Our Vision

Right child, right support, right time, every time

We collaborate to empower families and communities, ensuring every child has the opportunity for a fulfilling and joyful life, particularly those requiring additional support.

Our ambitious plans for improvement and transformation aim to create optimal conditions for our staff to effect meaningful change and enhance outcomes for children.

We are a local authority committed to adopting and training all staff in systemic social work practices. If you are interested in joining an authority that emphasizes relational approaches to family engagement and focuses on systemic changes necessary for child and family success, consider a role with us.

Our team structures are designed to provide adequate support to staff while maintaining manageable caseloads, comprising a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, four Social Workers, and an ASYE. We seek resilient and motivated individuals to contribute to our vision for Children's Services. Our core values—Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect—guide our work.

About You

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional services that yield the best outcomes for children and young people in Gloucestershire. You should be a resilient and driven professional capable of contributing to our vision for children's services. With a protected caseload, you will strive to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people facing complex challenges.

Your responsibilities will include leading quality control and improvement initiatives within the team and across the service, as well as overseeing performance activities. You will also provide supervision and management support for Trainee Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) within the team.

To be considered for this position, you should possess:

Registration with Social Work England Experience at the Senior Social Worker level A recognized qualification in Social Work Completion of your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) A valid driving license and willingness to drive Enhanced DBS clearance

How to Apply

To ensure a tailored and responsive recruitment experience, all applicants will receive a call from our recruitment team to discuss this role, preferred practice areas, and to schedule an interview.

Additional Information

This position is subject to a DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We aspire to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining exceptional talent to serve the diverse communities of Gloucestershire. Our promise is to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment that allows you to bring your authentic self to work and reach your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer-facing role' must demonstrate fluency in spoken English to fulfill all aspects of the role confidently.