Child & Family Social Worker (Senior Social Worker)
 Cirencester, Gloucestershire
 £32.59 per hour
 Hybrid Working Available
Full-Time Contract
 
Join Gloucestershire County Council - Cotswolds Children & Families Team
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our dedicated Cotswolds Children & Families Team based in Cirencester.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and families through effective, evidence-based interventions and relationship-focused practice.
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About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will:

• Hold and manage a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, and care proceedings
• Deliver high-quality assessments, interventions, and outcome-focused plans
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to reduce risk and improve outcomes
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
• Provide mentoring, consultation, and guidance to less experienced colleagues
• Support reflective practice and practice development across the team
• Produce high-quality case recordings, assessments, and court reports
• Attend and contribute to professional meetings including core groups and multi-agency meetings

Flexible & Hybrid Working
We are committed to supporting a flexible workforce and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• Hybrid working available where service needs allow
• Workers are expected to attend the office 3 days per week
• All children must be seen face to face
• Laptop and smartphone provided to support agile working

The role may occasionally require flexibility outside normal office hours in response to urgent service needs.
 
What We''re Looking ForEssential Qualifications

• MA/MSc/BA/BSc in Social Work or equivalent HCPC-approved qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
• Registered Social Worker
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Essential Experience

• Significant post-qualifying experience within statutory children''s services
• Experience working with children and families with highly complex needs
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care proceedings, and child protection processes
• Experience of multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff or students

Knowledge & Skills
You will demonstrate:

• Strong assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent understanding of attachment, resilience, risk, and child development
• Ability to apply legislation, policy, and case law effectively
• Skilled communication in high-risk and challenging situations
• Strong analytical, reflective, and report-writing abilities
• A resilient, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach

Why Join Gloucestershire County Council?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to influence and improve practice
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Meaningful work that changes lives

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a forward-thinking and supportive local authority, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make a difference for children and families across Gloucestershire.