Senior Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is recruiting Social Workers to join their Children with Disabilities or Looked After Children teams. The roles offer competitive salaries, starting at £37,938 to £39,513 annually, with progression potential. Benefits include a £4,000 welcome payment, flexible working options, and a generous leave policy. This position requires a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Interested candidates should send their CV to [e-mail].

Benefits

£4,000 welcome payment

£2,000 annual retention payment

Relocation package up to £8,000

Flexible and part-time working options

Annual leave starting at 25.5 days

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised social work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and young people in care or with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children and young people.
• Ensure timely and effective support.
• Contribute to high-quality outcomes through systemic and relational practice.

Skills

Statutory social work

Relationship-based practice

Collaboration with partner agencies

Manageable caseloads

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

£8k in Welcome & Retention | Capped Caseloads | Flexible & Part-Time Working | Long-Standing Management | £4,000 Welcome Payment

Are you an agency Social Worker looking to step into seniority, or a permanent Social Worker not being given the opportunity to progress?

Agency work has clear benefits, and staying in a familiar role can feel comfortable — but what could a move into a stable, well-supported authority offer you long term?

We are recruiting Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join either a Children with Disabilities (CWD) or Looked After Children (LAC) team in Gloucestershire. You will bring your experience of statutory social work with children and young people in care or with complex needs, contributing to high‑quality, relationship‑based practice and positive outcomes.

You will work closely with partner agencies and colleagues across the service to safeguard children and young people, ensuring timely, effective support within a structure that prioritises manageable caseloads and practitioner wellbeing.

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

The package includes:

• £4,000 welcome payment

• £37,938 – £39,513 per annum (Social Worker)

• £40,476 – £45,718 per annum (Senior Social Worker, subject to experience)

• £2,000 annual retention payment

• Relocation package of up to £8,000

• Flexible and part‑time working options

• Annual leave starting at 25.5 days, rising to 30.5 days after five years, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days per year

The Council is committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for children and young people through systemic and relational practice, continuous improvement, and strong professional support. Teams are well structured, consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers, ensuring realistic workloads and consistent supervision.

If you are considering a move into an authority offering long‑term stability, clear progression, and the opportunity to live and work in some of England’s finest countryside, please get in touch.

Send your CV to [e-mail] or call 07401 281738.

This is a statutory role, and applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.