Gloucestershire County Council

Adults Social Worker – Localities Team

Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join its Localities Team.
You will work with adults, older people, carers, and individuals with long-term conditions, ensuring they receive appropriate support, personalised care, and safeguarding oversight where required.

This is a varied role involving assessments, multi-agency working, and delivering strengths-based intervention to improve independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Work with adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and age-related conditions.
• Complete safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.
• Develop personalised care and support plans focused on independence and choice.
• Work in partnership with health teams, housing, voluntary sector organisations, and carers.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare professional documentation.
• Use strength-based conversations and community-led support approaches.

Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, aligned with the Three Conversations Approach, which focuses on:

• Building genuine, person-centred conversations with adults and carers
• Maximising independence and community support
• Reducing unnecessary assessments
• Providing timely, outcome-focused intervention
• Encouraging self-directed support and resilience
• This framework supports autonomy, empowers practitioners, and delivers consistent, high-quality adult social care.

Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Gloucestershire offers a fantastic blend of countryside tranquillity, historic beauty, and modern amenities:

• Home to the stunning Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills, scenic villages, and exceptional outdoor lifestyle.
• Thriving towns such as Gloucester and Cheltenham provide shopping, culture, festivals, and vibrant social scenes.
• Excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, Swindon, and London.
• Affordable housing compared to other South West regions.
• Great schools, green spaces, and a high quality of life for families and professionals.
• A stable authority committed to supporting its social workers through training, reflective supervision, and career progression.
• Overall, it’s a brilliant place to build both your career and lifestyle.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:
📧 dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

To discuss the role further, call:
📞 07561 805654