Gloucestershire County Council
Social Worker – Children in Care
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team on a locum basis. This role focuses on supporting children and young people who are looked after, ensuring they experience stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload of children in care, undertaking statutory visits, completing assessments and care planning, and working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to promote permanence and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people in care.
- Undertake statutory visits, reviews, and care planning in line with legislation.
- Ensure children’s voices and lived experiences are central to all decision-making.
- Develop and review care plans, pathway plans, and permanence plans.
- Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, education, and health partners.
- Prepare clear, analytical reports for reviews, panels, and court proceedings where required.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.
Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council operates the Signs of Safety practice model. This strengths-based, relationship-focused framework supports collaborative working with families and carers, clear analysis of risk and safety, and transparent, child-centred decision-making.
Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Work and Live
Gloucestershire offers an excellent quality of life alongside rewarding professional opportunities. The county is known for:
- Stunning countryside including the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, and Severn Valley
- A mix of vibrant towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside rural communities
- Good transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, and the South West
- Strong community values and family-friendly living
- A supportive local authority committed to high-quality social work practice and workforce development
Please feel free to contact me on
07561805654
01635226350
dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com