Childrens and Families Social Worker Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

Join Our Team: Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in Children’s Services

• Locations: Across Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester, and the Forest of Dean
• Positions Available: Social Worker and Senior Social Worker (Children and Families Teams)
• Salary Range: £39,152–£47,181 per year (depending on experience and level)
• Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week), with options for part-time or job share
• Contract: Permanent

We’re excited to be hiring passionate Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our locality teams across all six areas of Gloucestershire: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, and the Cotswolds.

Why Choose Gloucestershire Children’s Services?

In our latest Ofsted inspection in June 2025, Children’s Services were rated Good overall, with Outstanding features highlighted. Inspectors praised our leaders for creating a clear vision that makes children, families, and staff feel valued and supported, while confidently managing risks.

We’re committed to ongoing improvement, helping every child and young person in Gloucestershire reach their full potential. You’ll benefit from:

• A strong Social Work Academy for training and development
• A systemic practice approach that emphasises building relationships with families
• Ambitious leadership and a recognised, award-winning team

We use a relational, systemic model in our work, training everyone to focus on the wider system around each child to drive positive, lasting change. If you’re drawn to this family-centred way of working, Gloucestershire could be the perfect place for you.

Our teams are built for support and balance: each includes a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, four Social Workers, and a Newly Qualified Social Worker, helping keep caseloads manageable. We’re looking for dedicated, resilient professionals who share our core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect.

What We Offer You

In return for your commitment, we provide a competitive package designed to reward and support you:

• Salary: £39,152–£40,777 for Social Workers; £41,771–£47,181 for Senior Social Workers (based on experience)
• Welcome bonus: £4,000*
• Annual retention bonus: £2,000*
• Relocation support: Up to £8,000*
• Flexible working arrangements, including agile options
• Generous leave: 25.5 days annual leave (increasing to 30.5 after 5 years), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days (pro-rated for part-time)
• Family-friendly policies and support
• Regular, high-quality supervision in a positive environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with confidential counselling
• In-house Occupational Health support
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff networks, including Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network
• Excellent career progression and qualification support
• Access to our Social Work Academy
• Paid renewal of Social Work England registration

*These payments are non-contractual, pro-rated for part-time roles, and subject to tax/NI.

About the Role

You’ll play a key part in providing high-quality support and protection for children and families in need. By fostering strong relationships with colleagues and partners, you’ll help deliver the best possible outcomes for Gloucestershire’s young people.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Registration with Social Work England (or Wales)
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Completion of ASYE (if qualified after 2012)
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel
• Enhanced DBS clearance (for adults and children)

For more details on our Children’s Services, visit: Children’s Social Care Careers | Gloucestershire County Council

Additional Notes

• We may close applications early if we receive strong interest.
• The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
• This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
• We’re committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this priority.
• We aim to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds to reflect our communities.
• Under the Immigration Act 2016, customer-facing roles require fluent English for all spoken elements.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!