Social Worker - Children & Families Team

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

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking a Child & Families Social Worker in Gloucestershire. The role offers competitive salaries ranging from £37,938 to £45,718 annually, plus a welcome payment and retention bonus. You will work flexibly with a manageable caseload while ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply now.

Benefits

Welcome payment of £4,000

Annual retention payment of £2,000

Generous annual leave of up to 30.5 days

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Statutory role requiring registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in child social work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Bolster the 16+ care leavers team.
• Deliver first-class service for children and young people.
• Provide support and protection for at-risk children.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to build relationships

Knowledge of statutory social work practices

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

You would be bringing your experience with 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 are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.

Locations

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

Package & Benefits

• 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, and the ability to purchase 10 additional days per year provide added flexibility.

About the Team

The Council is dedicated to providing timely support for every child, aiming to ensure a happy and fulfilling life. This comes from focusing on continuous improvement, embracing effective social work practices (systemic practice & relational approach), and empowering staff to have 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.

How to Apply

Interested in making a move, and settling down in an authority offering long term prospects, settled in some of England’s finest countryside, send your CV to [e-mail] or call me on 07401281738

Qualifications

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