Social Worker - Children & Families

Stable Team | £8,000 Relocation Package | £3,000 Retention Payment | Flexible & Condensed Hours | Supportive Management

Are you ready for a fresh start in your social work career?

We’re currently partnered with an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated Local Authority in Gloucestershire that is passionate about delivering exceptional support to children and families. They are now looking for experienced and motivated Social Workers to join their well-established Locality Teams.

Why Join This Council? Competitive Salaries & Clear Career Progression

• Social Worker: £35,235 – £37,938
• Advanced Social Worker: £39,513 – £42,708
• Senior Social Worker: £43,693 – £46,731

Progression is based on your development and readiness — not vacancy availability.

Excellent Benefits Package

• £3,000 recruitment and retention payment
• Up to £8,000 relocation support
• Social Work England registration fees reimbursed
• Flexible working arrangements and condensed hours
• Secondment and development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and manageable caseloads
• Genuine Work-Life Balance

  This authority understands the importance of flexibility and wellbeing, offering working arrangements that support both your professional and personal life.

  The Role

  As part of the Children & Families Locality Team in Gloucester, you will:

• Manage Child Protection, Children in Need, and early Looked After Children cases
• Build strong relationships with children and families to achieve positive outcomes
• Deliver creative, child-focused interventions
• Work within a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas are valued
• What We’re Looking For