Gloucestershire County Council

Social Worker – Children and Families Team

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

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children and Families Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes.

This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work.
Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, 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 blend of countryside and vibrant town life:

Home to the beautiful Cotswolds, ideal for outdoor living and scenic surroundings.
Popular towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester provide excellent shopping, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Strong transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, and London.
More affordable housing compared to many areas in the South West.
A supportive local authority focused on staff wellbeing, development, and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life.