Children's Senior Social Worker - Children & Families

Children and Families Senior Social Worker

• Location: Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, Forest of Dean)
• Salary: £40,476 - £45,718 per annum
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Part-time hours considered)
• Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Workers for our locality teams across Gloucestershire. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families, ensuring their safety and improving their outcomes.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Engage directly with children, young people, and their families to assess needs and coordinate with multi-agency teams to deliver tailored interventions.
• Maintain and manage a caseload, adjusting the complexity and number of cases in line with experience and service needs.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans for children and families, ensuring sustained positive outcomes.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports and statements for various professional settings, including legal proceedings.
• Ensure all documentation and case files are maintained accurately and up-to-date, adhering to data protection regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Registration with Social Work England.
• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.
• DBS clearance.
• Experience in frontline social work, particularly in child protection and statutory childcare.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary scale: £37,938 - £39,513 for Social Workers; £40,476 - £45,718 for Senior Social Workers, based on experience.
• Welcome payment of £4,000 and annual retention payment of £2,000.
• Up to £8,000 relocation package.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave, increasing to 30.5 days after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Family-friendly policies and comprehensive benefits.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, employee discount scheme, and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Career development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position of Children and Families Senior Social Worker or Social Worker, please submit your CV