Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Gloucestershire

Social Worker – Child Protection Team

Pay Rate: £32.93 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team on a locum basis. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on protecting children at risk and supporting families through structured, relationship-based intervention.

You will manage Child Protection cases, complete statutory assessments, and contribute to effective planning and decision-making that prioritises children’s safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child & Family Assessments
• Manage Child Protection plans and statutory visits
• Carry out direct work with children and families
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and legal processes
• Work collaboratively with health, education, police, and other agencies
• Maintain accurate, timely case recording
• Participate in reflective supervision and team learning

Practice Model Used

Gloucestershire uses a Relationship-Based and Strengths-Focused Practice Model, placing strong emphasis on understanding children’s lived experiences, working collaboratively with families, and delivering reflective, analytical social work. The model supports consistency, professional judgement, and effective safeguarding practice.

Why Gloucestershire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Gloucestershire offers a superb lifestyle, combining rolling countryside, historic towns, and vibrant communities. With areas such as the Cotswolds, excellent schools, and good transport links to Bristol, Birmingham, and London, it’s an attractive place to settle. The council is well regarded for its supportive management structure and commitment to developing and retaining social work staff.