Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Children in Care

Liquid Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children in Care Senior Social Worker to join their team in Gloucestershire. This role involves managing a caseload of children, advocating for their needs, and providing support to families to ensure positive outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and a supportive working environment with flexible opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health service

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Must have passed ASYE if qualified after 2012.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their needs are met.
• Provide guidance and support to children and families.

Skills

Social Work

Advocacy

Child Development

Family Support

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Job description

Children in Care Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

• Job Title: Children in Care Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker
• Job Location: Cheltenham & Gloucester
• Salary: £36,648 – £44,428 per annum PLUS 4K Welcome Bonus and 2K Annual Retention Bonus
• Contract Type: Permanent

Liquid Personnel are looking for experienced and dedicated practitioners to join our client in Gloucestershire in their Children in Care service.

About the role:

As a social worker in the Children in Care team, you’ll hold a caseload of children who may have plans for adoption, guardianship, fostering, or reunification, ensuring their voices are heard and their life history valued. Acting as a corporate parent, you’ll provide guidance, advocacy, and direct support to help them grow into confident adults with access to education, healthcare, activities, and a stable, loving home, working closely with families and carers to secure lifelong positive outcomes.

Benefits:

• between £36,648– £38,223per annum for a Social Worker or between £39,186 – £44,428 per annumfor a Senior Social Worker subject to experience
• annual retention payment of £2,000* andwelcome payment of £4,000*
• flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
• supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• an in-house Occupational Health service
• employee discount scheme
• cycle to Work scheme
• links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• a recognised qualification in Social Work
• to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012
• a full driving licence and willingness to drive
• DBS clearance

How to Apply:

Contact [e-mail] 02038317685