Child & Family Social Worker

Overview

Advanced Practitioner - Children & Families Gloucestershire County Council. Permanent Position. Relocation Allowance Available - up to £8,000 (T&Cs apply).

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioners to join our Children & Families teams on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Social Workers ready to take the next step in their career, or Advanced Practitioners looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking local authority. We are proud of our nurturing culture, strong leadership, and clear commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people across Gloucestershire.

Eligibility - Skilled Worker Applications from applicants currently living and working in the UK will be considered, subject to criteria:

• Currently registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Looking to transfer Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire
• A minimum of 2 years UK experience in statutory children7s services

• Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum (subject to experience)
• Annual retention payment: £2,000
• Welcome payment: £4,000
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office
• Annual leave: 25.5 days, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years' continuous service
• Starting salary up to £49,764 per annum depending on experience, plus an initial welcome payment of £4,000

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality service that achieves the best outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.

• Hold a protected caseload, working with children and families facing significant challenges, risks, and complexities
• Lead on quality assurance, service improvement, and performance activities within your team and across the service
• Provide monthly reflective supervision to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and undertake observations of practice (line management remains with Team Managers)
• Support and mentor Social Work students within the team

This role is ideal for a resilient, driven professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference and contributing to the continued development of Children7s Services in Gloucestershire.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Social Work England registration
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Experience at Senior Social Worker level
• Successful completion of ASYE
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive
• Enhanced DBS clearance

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