Senior Social worker

Location: Gloucestershire

Child & Family Social Worker (Senior Social Worker)
 Cirencester, Gloucestershire
£32.59 per hour
Hybrid Working Available
Full-Time Contract
 
Join Gloucestershire County Council - Cotswolds Children & Families Team
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our dedicated Cotswolds Children & Families Team based in Cirencester.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and families through effective, evidence-based interventions and relationship-focused practice.
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About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will:
 
Hold and manage a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, and care proceedings
Deliver high-quality assessments, interventions, and outcome-focused plans
Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to reduce risk and improve outcomes
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
Provide mentoring, consultation, and guidance to less experienced colleagues
Support reflective practice and practice development across the team
Produce high-quality case recordings, assessments, and court reports
Attend and contribute to professional meetings including core groups and multi-agency meetings  Flexible & Hybrid Working
We are committed to supporting a flexible workforce and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
 
Hybrid working available where service needs allow
Workers are expected to attend the office 3 days per week
All children must be seen face to face
Laptop and smartphone provided to support agile working  The role may occasionally require flexibility outside normal office hours in response to urgent service needs.
 
What We're Looking For Essential Qualifications
 
MA/MSc/BA/BSc in Social Work or equivalent HCPC-approved qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
Registered Social Worker
Enhanced DBS clearance
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle  Essential Experience
 
Significant post-qualifying experience within statutory children's services
Experience working with children and families with highly complex needs
Strong understanding of safeguarding, care proceedings, and child protection processes

Experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff or students  Knowledge & Skills
You will demonstrate:
 
Strong assessment and intervention skills
Excellent understanding of attachment, resilience, risk, and child development
Ability to apply legislation, policy, and case law effectively
Skilled communication in high-risk and challenging situations
Strong analytical, reflective, and report-writing abilities
A resilient, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach  Why Join Gloucestershire County Council?
 
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to influence and improve practice
Ongoing professional development and training
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Meaningful work that changes lives  If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a forward-thinking and supportive local authority, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make a difference for children and families across Gloucestershire