Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Specialist Family Support

3 days ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire County Council Full time
About Us

Gloucestershire County Council is a local authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in our locality teams.

Job Overview

We offer a competitive salary package, including an estimated £39,186 - £44,428 per annum, depending on experience. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team's full complement of staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire.
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
Requirements
  • Social Work England registration.
  • A recognised qualification in Social Work.
  • To have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
  • A full driving licence and willingness to drive.
  • DBS clearance.
Benefits
  • Between £36,648 - £38,223 per annum for a Social Worker or between £39,186 - £44,428 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience.
  • 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 rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service.
  • An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff).
  • Family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family.
  • Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
  • An in-house Occupational Health service.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network.
  • Career development and qualification opportunities.
  • Access to our Social Work Academy.
  • Paid SWE registration renewal.
What We Offer

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.


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