Social Worker/Senior Social Worker – Children in Care

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated social workers to join their Children in Care team in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves supporting children with plans for adoption, fostering, or reunification, ensuring their needs are prioritized and their voices are heard. The position offers a supportive environment with flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a welcoming bonus. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the required qualifications, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual retention payment

Welcome payment

Flexible working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Completed ASYE if qualified post-2012.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Provide guidance and support to help children achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Social Work

Advocacy

Child Development

Communication

Education

Recognized qualification in Social Work

Job description

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Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• 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–£38,223 per annum for a Social Worker or between £39,186–£44,428 per annum for a Senior Social Worker, depending on experience
• Annual retention payment of £2,000* and welcome payment of £4,000*
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of 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 support you and your family
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential counselling and advice, available 24/7 online and by telephone
• In-house Occupational Health service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration
• A recognized qualification in Social Work
• Passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012
• A full driving license and willingness to drive