Social Worker - Children & Families Team

Leaders in Care; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 456,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Child & Families Social Worker with a leading care organization, you will provide essential support to children in placements, working alongside a dedicated team. With a focus on effective practices, flexible hours, and competitive salary, this role offers a chance to truly make a difference in children's lives while enjoying the beautiful countryside of Gloucestershire. A welcome payment of £4,000 and generous annual leave are included.

Benefits

Welcome payment of £4,000

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Relocation package up to £8,000

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in social work with children and young people.
• Ability to manage caseloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a first-class service to children and young people.
• Building relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Helping to provide support and protection for at-risk children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Building positive relationships

Effective social work practices

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

£8k in welcome & retention | Long Standing Management staff | Part time hours offered | Capped Caseload | Flexible Working | Welcome Payment of £4,000

Are you an agency worker looking to step into seniority, or a permanent member not getting the chance to step up? Albeit agency is attractive for many reasons (we completely get it!), and staying put in a job you know is comfortable, but what can a change offer you?

You would be bringing your experience working with children in placements to further bolster their 16+ care leavers team. As a Child & Families Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies, you will ensure we can provide 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:

• Welcome payment of £4,000
• Between £37,938-£39,513 per annum for a Social Worker or between £40,476-£45,718 per annum for a Senior Social Worker, subject to experience
• An annual retention payment of £2,000
• A relocation package of up to £8,000
• Flexible working options
• Generous annual leave starting at 25.5 days and increasing to 30.5 days after five years, with the option to purchase 10 additional days per year for added flexibility

The Council is dedicated to providing timely support for every child, aiming to ensure a happy and fulfilling life. This is achieved through continuous improvement, embracing effective social work practices (systemic practice & relational approach), and empowering staff to make a real impact on children's lives. The team structure is carefully designed to support staff with manageable caseloads, including a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and four Social Workers in each team.

If you're interested in making a move and settling in an authority offering long-term prospects, situated in some of England’s finest countryside, send your CV to [e-mail] or call me on 07401281738.

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