Gloucestershire County Council

Social Worker – Children and Families Team

Pay Rate: £33.30 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 for children.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that values relationship-based practice and collaborative working to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act.
Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required.
Undertake Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations.
Develop and implement effective care and support plans.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and partner agencies.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
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
Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
Reducing unnecessary processes and focusing on outcomes
Clear and transparent risk assessment and decision-making
Reflective supervision and professional autonomy
The model supports high-quality, relationship-based social work practice and positive outcomes for children.

Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of vibrant towns, beautiful countryside, and excellent connectivity:

Home to the stunning Cotswolds, offering some of the UK's most picturesque countryside.
Thriving towns including Cheltenham and Gloucester, with excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.
Great transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, and London.
Affordable living compared to many neighbouring South West locations.
A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.
It’s a fantastic place to progress your social work career while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance.