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Children's Senior Social Worker - Children & Families

Reed
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Salary

£40,476 - £45,718 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Children and Families Senior Social Worker position is located in Gloucestershire, with a salary range of £40,476 to £45,718 per annum.
  • This permanent, full-time role involves working directly with children and families to assess needs and coordinate interventions.
  • Candidates must have a recognized qualification in Social Work, registration with Social Work England, and experience in frontline social work, particularly in child protection.
  • The position offers a welcome payment of £4,000, an annual retention payment of £2,000, and a relocation package of up to £8,000.
  • Flexible working opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and career development through the Social Work Academy are also included.

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:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.