Gloucestershire County Council

Social Worker – Children & Families Team

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 & Families Team. This role focuses on supporting children and families through statutory social work interventions, ensuring safety, stability, and positive lifelong outcomes.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, completing high-quality assessments, and working collaboratively with professionals to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Child and Family Assessments and ongoing statutory work.
• Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases.
• Undertake direct work with children, making sure their voice is central to all decisions.
• Work effectively with partner agencies including health, education, and early help.
• Prepare analytical reports and maintain accurate case records.
• Contribute to safeguarding planning and multi-agency meetings.

Practice Model Used by Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council uses the Signs of Safety practice model.
This strengths-based, solution-focused approach promotes:

• Partnership working with families
• Transparent risk assessment
• Collaborative planning
• Clear, child-focused decision-making
• The model supports reflective supervision and consistent, high-quality frontline practice.

Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Gloucestershire offers an outstanding quality of life with a balance of countryside, culture, and connectivity:

• Beautiful landscapes including the Cotswolds, Forest of Dean, and rolling rural villages.
• Vibrant towns like Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering shops, restaurants, festivals, and great schools.
• Affordable living compared to major cities, yet excellent transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, and London.
• A supportive, well-structured local authority with a strong focus on safe caseloads, professional development, and high-standard practice.
• It’s a fantastic place for both life and career growth.

Interested?

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to:
dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

If you would like to discuss the role further, feel free to call:
07561 805654