Children in Care Senior Social Worker / Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children In Care Social Worker to enhance the support for care leavers. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits including a welcome payment and annual retention bonus, and flexible working options. Join a supportive team committed to making a real impact in the lives of children and young people. With opportunities for career advancement and manageable caseloads, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their social work career while enjoying the beauty of the English countryside.

Benefits

Welcome Payment of £4,000

Annual Retention Payment of £2,000

Relocation Package up to £8,000

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Sponsorship Available

Qualifications

• Requires a social work qualification & registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children in care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality services to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Social Work

Experience with Children

Building Relationships

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Part-time hours offered | £6k in welcome & retention | Flexible Working | Welcome Payment of £4,000 | Sponsorship if 2 years UK experience

Are you looking for career advancement but feel held back by your current employer's need for your skills, resulting in complex and high caseloads instead of growth opportunities?

Are you an agency worker aiming for seniority, or a permanent staff member seeking to progress? While agency work offers many benefits, staying in a familiar role might limit your potential. What could a change bring?

You will bring your experience working with children in placements to strengthen Gloucestershire's 16+ care leavers team. As a Children In Care Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality services to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. Building positive relationships with colleagues and partner agencies, you will ensure support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.

Locations: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, and Forest of Dean

The package includes:

1. Welcome payment of £4,000
2. Salary between £37,938 - £39,513 per annum for a Social Worker, or between £40,476 - £45,718 for a Senior Social Worker, depending on experience
3. Annual retention payment of £2,000
4. Relocation package of up to £8,000
5. Flexible working options
6. Generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days, increasing to 30.5 days after five years, with the option to purchase 10 additional days per year
7. Sponsorship available if you have 2 years of UK experience

The Council is committed to timely support for every child, focusing on continuous improvement, effective social work practices (systemic and relational approaches), and empowering staff to make a real impact. The team is structured to support manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers per team.

If you're interested in settling down in an authority offering long-term prospects, located in some of England’s finest countryside, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 07401281738.

As this is a statutory role, you require a social work qualification & registration with Social Work England.