Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Are you an experienced social worker? Then we’d love to hear from you.
If you are a qualified Social Worker in the UK and want to relocate to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation payment of up to £8,000*, subject to certain circumstances. There’s never been a better time to make your move! Discover the best of #ourSouthWest with our video!
If you are a Skilled Worker in the UK with at least 1 year of experience in an Adults Social Worker capacity, registered with SWE, and interested in relocating to Gloucestershire, please read on!
About the role:
Our objective for the people we work with is for them to live full and active lives, with the assistance they need to be as independent as possible. We want people to have choice and control over the services and assistance they get, as well as access to programmes that make creative use of available resources. To assist us accomplish our goal, we aim to make Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported in delivering high-quality care, allowing them to put people first. Read our Community Care Editorial to learn how we’re impacting lives and revitalising social work throughout the county. #makethedifference.
We have a part-time Social Worker opening in our Learning Disabilities Team, located in the centre of the city with easy access to the M5. To discover more about our Learning Disabilities Team, please visit our “Meet the Teams” website, or contact ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager.
Why are we in Gloucestershire?
Enchanting Cotswold villages, stunning countryside settings, and an endless supply of interesting days out, activities, and events; Gloucestershire truly has something for everyone. Gloucestershire is an ideal place to live and work, with a good balance of rural and urban areas. Learn more about living and working in Gloucestershire.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You may be confident that you will join a team that is welcoming, passionate, innovative, and extremely supportive.
About You:
Our values guide everything we do and how we treat one another. They serve as important guiding principles for how we work, setting the tone for our culture and identifying what we care about as an organisation.
If you share the same behaviours and approaches, we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will give you with comprehensive training and assistance to ensure your success in your work.
We’re closer than you realise:
We are easily accessible from a variety of areas; explore our commuting times map to discover what we mean.For interested professionals in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application.
Applying:
Please tailor your application to the criteria outlined in the job description. Provide instances of why you should be considered, as well as your experience, abilities, and knowledge relevant to the position.
To begin your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ now!
Additional information:
This role is subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS and Barred List check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We retain the right to close this position early due to the volume of applications received and/or the needs of the service. The advertisement will be available for a minimum of seven calendar days. If you are interested in applying, please submit your application as soon as possible.
We want to be a top employer in Gloucestershire, attracting and maintaining talented employees to help us better serve the county’s various communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment in which you may bring your whole self to work and reach your best potential.
According to the Immigration Act of 2016, anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing function’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to perform all spoken components of the role with confidence in fluent English.