Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

Social Worker (Adults)

Location:

Shire Hall, Gloucester

Salary: £38,220 – £40,777 per annum

Hours:

37.0 per week.

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date: 14/12/2025. Job Requisition Number: 11055

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Gloucester Locality Team. We offer flexible working across office, community and home settings, with free staff parking when at the office. If you are a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (subject to qualifying conditions) is offered.

• Social Work qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Passed Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or equivalent, or 2+ years post-qualifying statutory experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Clean and valid driving licence (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply).

• Relocation package up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free staff parking.
• Regular formal and informal support.
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Staff discount scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free confidential counselling 24/7.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees.

To apply, click ‘Apply’ and submit a CV and cover letter that responds to the criteria and includes examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge you would bring. The council will consider sponsorship in line with Home Office regulations, subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to application volume or service needs. The advert will be open for at least 7 calendar days. Submit as early as possible.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a customer-facing role must demonstrate fluent English for spoken aspects of the role.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, offering a mix of remote and office work.

We are an employer of choice, committed to an inclusive and supportive working environment where you can bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.