Job Description

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