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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
