Senior Social Worker - Family Help | Gloucester | £4k Golden Hello

Pro Social Partners; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £4,000

Retention payment £2,000

Job summary

Pro Social Partners is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for the Family Help service in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. You will manage a complex caseload and provide practice leadership across Child in Need and Child Protection work.

You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification with Social Work England registration and bring substantial post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services. A permanent, local-government role includes a competitive salary, generous benefits and

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services.
• Knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within Family Help, across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentoring

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Family Help (Permanent)

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Salary: £43,149 – £48,738 (package up to £54,738)

Golden Hello: £4,000

Retention Payment: £2,000

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help service.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Gloucestershire County Council?

• £4,000 Golden Hello plus £2,000 retention.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.