Children's Senior Social Worker - Children & Families

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional social services provider is seeking a dedicated Children and Families Senior Social Worker in Gloucestershire. This full-time role offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and families. Candidates should have registration with Social Work England, relevant qualifications, and experience in child protection. The position includes a competitive salary, welcome payment, relocation package, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Welcome payment of £4,000

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Up to £8,000 relocation package

25.5 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is necessary.
• Experience in frontline social work, especially in child protection, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with children and families to assess needs.
• Manage a caseload adjusting for experience and service needs.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans for children and families.

Skills

Registration with Social Work England

Experience in frontline social work

Strong assessment and risk management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Job description

Overview

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