Gloucestershire County Council

Social Worker – Child Protection Team

Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team.
You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes.

This is a supportive and well-managed service with a strong focus on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.
• Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required.
• Develop and implement robust safety and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police.
• Undertake direct work with children and families.
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by the “Three Conversations” approach.
This framework focuses on:

• Building meaningful, person-centred relationships with families
• Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
• Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
• Clear and transparent risk assessment
• Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
• The model supports consistent, high-quality, relationship-based practice.

Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Gloucestershire offers an excellent mix of countryside beauty and vibrant town living:

• Home to the stunning Cotswolds, perfect for outdoor activities and scenic surroundings.
• Popular towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester offer fantastic shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
• Excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, and London.
• More affordable housing compared to many South West locations.
• A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, development, and improving outcomes for children.
• It’s a fantastic place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life.

Interested?

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

For more information, call:
07561 805654