Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker Job at Gloucestershire County Council (Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean)

Senior Social Worker - Mainstream Fostering

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and famili...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE
Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
Experience working with children and families in a social work setting
Strong assessment and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham
Have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK

Job Responsibility

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support
Develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies
to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations

What we offer

We pay your Social Work England registration fee
We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley)
We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use
Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more
Flexible and hybrid working policy
You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

Fulltime

New

Family Contact Worker

Due to the increased demands across Children & Family Services, Randstad are kee...

Location

United Kingdom , Lisburn

Salary:

13.57 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

February 14, 2026

Requirements

NISCC Registration Essential
6-12 months previous Social Care experience essential
Previous experience within Children & Families highly advantageous
Social Work Degree, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in a Health & Social Care discipline essential
NVQ Level 2 with sufficient work based experience also considered
Willingness to undergo an Occupational Health check including submission of immunisation records as required
Valid UK Driving licence essential
Effective communicator
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
Ability to build rapport with parents, young people & social care professionals

Job Responsibility

Responsible for assisting social work managers in the provision of quality social work services to children and families
Working within a Children's Services Team undertaking tasks allocated by the Social Work Team Manager to support social workers in the discharge of their duties
Undertake work with children and/or parents/carers as directed by the Social Work Manager, Senior Social Work Practitioner or Social Worker in keeping with any support/protection/care plan and in their family support cases
Complete tasks such as coordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources
Collate essential information about children and families and report this back to the Social Worker/ Team Manager to assist in the assessment of the families circumstances and needs
Assist children and/or parents/carers with practical tasks including transport in respect of identified appointments, delivering advice and guidance in relation to parenting tasks for example routines and boundaries, behaviour management, homecare management, budgeting and essential form filling as necessary
Assist in delivery of contact services including the supervision of contact arrangements. This will include transport issues and ensuring completion of appropriate documentation
Report to Team Manager and/or Social Worker immediately all identified child protection concerns or other areas of concern or risk identified
Support social work staff as requested with administrative tasks in relation to making referrals to other agencies, setting up meetings, making arrangements for family time including room bookings and supporting with duty tasks

What we offer

Band 4 pay scale £13.57 per hour
Full Time Hours x 37.5 per week (Part time hours also considered pending experience)
Premium evening & weekend rates if required
Competitive mileage allowance
Enhanced Holiday package
Employee Assistance programme
Enhanced Training & eLearning
6 month contract assignments with significant scope for extension

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Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist / Key Worker

Join a respected community organisation in Southeast Victoria that delivers esse...

Location

Australia , Southeast Victoria

Salary:

Not provided

Radical recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
At least 5 years’ paediatric experience (0–12 years) and 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
Sound understanding of child development and experience supporting children with ASD, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays
Strong assessment and intervention planning skills, with a family-centred, inclusive approach
Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills
Proficiency in ICT systems and experience with telehealth delivery
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, full working rights in Australia, and willingness to complete required pre-employment checks

Job Responsibility

Deliver assessments, interventions, and family education to support children’s social, emotional, and physical development
Provide key worker support to families, helping children participate confidently in daily routines and learning environments
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, speech pathologists, psychologists, physiotherapists, and educators
Lead, mentor, and support junior clinicians to strengthen clinical outcomes and professional growth
Build meaningful partnerships with schools, kindergartens, and community organisations

What we offer

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals/entertainment
Generous leave benefits including 17.5% annual leave loading and gifted Christmas leave
6 weeks paid parental leave and 9-day fortnight options
Funded professional development and study leave
Career progression pathways with leadership and secondment opportunities
Access to staff discount programs and fleet vehicles

Fulltime

Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist / Key Worker

Be part of a respected community organisation in Southeast Victoria dedicated to...

Location

Australia , Southeast Victoria

Salary:

Not provided

Radical recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Speech Pathology and current Speech Pathology Australia registration
Minimum 5 years’ paediatric experience (0–12 years) and 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong understanding of child development and neurodiverse conditions such as ASD, Down Syndrome, and developmental delay
Skilled in assessment, intervention planning, and use of assistive communication technologies
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and ability to complete NDIS, Police, and Working With Children Checks
Full working rights in Australia

Job Responsibility

Provide speech and language assessments, therapy, and parent coaching using evidence-based approaches
Support families as a key worker in communication, fluency, and social skill development
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of OTs, psychologists, physiotherapists, and educators
Build meaningful relationships with families, schools, and community partners
Lead, mentor, and support junior Allied Health professionals to enhance practice quality

What we offer

Flexible working options – office, home, or hybrid
Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals/entertainment
Generous leave benefits including 17.5% annual leave loading and gifted Christmas leave
6 weeks paid parental leave and 9-day fortnight options
Funded professional development and study leave
Career progression pathways with leadership and secondment opportunities
Access to staff discount programs and fleet vehicles

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker - Children's Specialist Support Team

Senior Social Worker role in the Children's Specialist Support Team (CSST), a hi...

Location

United Kingdom , Bracknell

Salary:

49918.00 - 53048.00 GBP / Year

Bracknell Forest Council

Expiration Date

March 01, 2026

Requirements

Registered with Social Work England
At least three years’ post‑qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care
Experience in child protection, public law outline and care proceedings
In‑depth understanding of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds that underpin safeguarding
Strong experience of effective multi‑agency working, building partnerships and co‑producing needs‑led safety plans
Excellent recording skills
Ability to produce high‑quality assessments, reports and court statements
Commitment to own continued professional development
Experience of working with children with disabilities and complex needs is desirable

Job Responsibility

Manage a caseload and deliver assessment, care planning, interventions, and family support
Promote listening to children at every opportunity, ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon
Ensure life journey work is completed with children and young people
Assess and identify the needs of children and families referred and negotiate delivery of services
Work in partnership with voluntary and statutory agencies
Develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines
Participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues including newly qualified Social Workers, Family Workers and Social Work Students

What we offer

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Senior Social Worker role within Bracknell Forest Council's Children's Social Ca...

Location

United Kingdom , Bracknell

Salary:

49918.00 - 53048.00 GBP / Year

Bracknell Forest Council

Expiration Date

March 01, 2026

Requirements

Registered with Social Work England
At least three years’ post‑qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care
Experience in child protection, public law outline and care proceedings
In‑depth understanding of relevant legislation, guidance, policies and thresholds that underpin safeguarding
Strong experience of effective multi‑agency working, building partnerships and co‑producing needs‑led safety plans
Excellent recording skills and ability to produce high‑quality assessments, reports and court statements
Commitment to own continued professional development
Experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework
Must currently reside in the UK

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to protect children from harm
Work alongside other professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After
Take part in the team duty system responding to concerns
Make effective use of time and be able to prioritise workload, ensuring timeliness in visiting, report writing and other deadlines
Participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies
Develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues including newly qualified Social Workers, Family Workers and Social Work Students

What we offer

One-off Welcome Payment of £7,000
Annual 4% Retention Payment after 2 years
28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Career development through internal and external training opportunities
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave

Fulltime

Children and Families Advanced Practitioner

We are currently recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner to join our Tewkesbury ...

Location

United Kingdom , Tewkesbury

Salary:

48226.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Gloucestershire County Council

Expiration Date

February 08, 2026

Requirements

Social Work England registration
experience at Senior Social Worker level
a recognised qualification in Social Work
to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012)
a full driving licence and willingness to drive
enhanced DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's)

Job Responsibility

Hold an expert role within your team
facilitate the team and service’s ability to develop and deliver complex social work practice through joint working, practice advice and guidance, and quality assurance
model Gloucestershire’s relational systemic practice model
help promote Gloucestershire’s practice standards across the team
provide direction to team members around improving the quality of practice
may provide Newly Qualified Social Workers with monthly reflective supervision and undertake observations of practice
support any Social Work students within the team
have a joint lead for a particular area of practice offering weekly consultation
work closely with the Social Work Academy through regular forums and training
hold a small number of cases

What we offer

flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year
family friendly policies and benefits
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
an in-house Occupational Health service
employee discount scheme
links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker Assistant - Children in Care

We are looking for Social Work Assistants to join the Children in Care Teams - T...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

28598.00 - 32597.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

February 13, 2026

Requirements

Experience of working with children and/or their families
Working collaboratively with other agencies
Passionate about working with children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
A driver with knowledge of the Birmingham area.
Ability to work professionally with people experiencing challenging personal circumstances
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of communication.

Job Responsibility

Support Social Workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people
Support young people to keep in touch with their families
Work closely with children and young people to undertake direct work and build trusting relationships
Work closely with other agencies working with families you are supporting.

What we offer

Social Work England registration fee paid
DBS application fee paid and update service fee reimbursed
Generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Early finish every Friday
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Free on-site parking at offices
Free onsite electric car charging ports
Access to internal employee benefits scheme including Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support
Flexible and hybrid working policy
Generous local government career average pension scheme

Fulltime

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Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

Gloucestershire County Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
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December 08, 2025

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