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  Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  Permanent - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 04/12/2025 - Salary: £37280.00 - £40777.00

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  Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information
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  Children and Families Advanced Practitioner  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  Permanent - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 04/12/2025 - Salary: £48226.00 - £51356.00

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  Children and Families Advanced Practitioner Job Location: Forest of Dean Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum Hours per Week: 18.5 Contract Type: Permanent Job Requisition Number: 9624 This job is not open to job share We are currently seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our Children and Families teams in the Forest of Dean on a permanent part-time basis. About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following: between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience welcome payment of up to £4,000 annual retention payment of £2,000 relocation package up to £8,000 flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Our vision Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About you As an Advanced Practitioner you are at the heart of Gloucestershire's practice model. You will hold an expert role within your team. Your role includes facilitating the team and service's ability to develop and deliver complex social work practice through a combination of joint working, practice advice and guidance, and quality assurance. You will also model Gloucestershire's relational systemic practice model and will help promote Gloucestershire's practice standards across the team. Advanced Practitioners provide direction to team members around improving the quality of practice. This may include activities such as quality assuring an assessment or attending joint visits with social workers to support their learning. As an Advanced Practitioner you may provide Newly Qualified Social Workers in the team with monthly reflective supervision and undertake one of the observations of practice, however management of the NQSW will sit with Team Managers. You will also support any Social Work students within the team. You will have a joint lead for a particular area of practice offering a weekly consultation to practitioners from across the service to book into, to support them to develop their practice in that specific area. You will work closely with the Social Work Academy through regular forums and training to ensure standardised practice across the teams, bringing new learning and training opportunities to social workers within your team. As an Advanced Practitioner you will hold a small number of cases, ensuring you have dedicated time to follow your other duties. To find out more about this role take a look at our video here: As well as your experience as a frontline Social Worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Social Work England/ Wales 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 How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please email with your name, number and what you wish to discuss, and a member of the team will give you a call within 48 hours. To ensure a personalised and responsive recruitment experience, all applicants will receive a call from the recruitment team to discuss this role, where you would like to practice, and in what area, and to book you in for an interview. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Services please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council Interviews for this role will be held in person at our Forest of Dean locality office on 15/12/2025. Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Additional Information
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  Fostering Social Worker  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  Permanent - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 04/12/2025 - Salary: £39152.00 - £47181.00

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  Fostering Social Worker This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 13017 This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for a motivated and passionate Fostering Social Worker to join our dedicated, dynamic Kinship Assessment Team on a permanent basis. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff) option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team The Kinship Assessment Team is experienced, highly supportive, friendly, and deeply passionate about the work we do. While we work hard, we also take the time to celebrate our achievements and share good practice. The Kinship Assessment Team collaborates closely with Social Workers, managers from other Children's Services, and Legal Services. The work is engaging, often complex and challenging, but plays a vital role in achieving placement stability and permanence for children. About the role In this role, you will: complete Connected Person Fostering Assessments, Special Guardianship Assessments and Viability Assessments deliver preparatory training to kinship carers present assessments to fostering panels and attend court as required, demonstrating strong presentation skills and a confident, articulate manner provide statutory supervision and support for Connected Person Foster Carers during the assessment process, collaborating with the team around the child to achieve the best outcomes work flexibly, including some evenings, to meet the needs of kinship carers. This role may involve travelling out of the county for assessments In return, you will work within a supportive team environment, where your skills and dedication will be valued and developed. You'll make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, helping to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments. About You As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact . We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person on Monday 15th December 2025. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Additional Information To access the job profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Fostering Social Worker This position is subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Read Less

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  Children and Families Advanced Practitioner  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  Permanent - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 04/12/2025 - Salary: £48226.00 - £51356.00

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  Children and Families Advanced Practitioner Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Location: Stroud Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum Hours per Week: 37 Closing Date: 07/11/2025 Job Requisition Number: 13109 This post is open to job share We are currently seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our Children and Families team in Stroud on a permanent basis. About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following: between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience welcome payment of up to £4,000 annual retention payment of £2,000 relocation package up to £8,000 flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Our vision Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About you As an Advanced Practitioner you are at the heart of Gloucestershire's practice model. You will hold an expert role within your team. Your role includes facilitating the team and service's ability to develop and deliver complex social work practice through a combination of joint working, practice advice and guidance, and quality assurance. You will also model Gloucestershire's relational systemic practice model and will help promote Gloucestershire's practice standards across the team. Advanced Practitioners provide direction to team members around improving the quality of practice. This may include activities such as quality assuring an assessment or attending joint visits with social workers to support their learning. As an Advanced Practitioner you may provide Newly Qualified Social Workers in the team with monthly reflective supervision and undertake one of the observations of practice, however management of the NQSW will sit with Team Managers. You will also support any Social Work students within the team. You will have a joint lead for a particular area of practice offering a weekly consultation to practitioners from across the service to book into, to support them to develop their practice in that specific area. You will work closely with the Social Work Academy through regular forums and training to ensure standardised practice across the teams, bringing new learning and training opportunities to social workers within your team. As an Advanced Practitioner you will hold a small number of cases, ensuring you have dedicated time to follow your other duties. To find out more about this role take a look at our video here: As well as your experience as a frontline Social Worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Social Work England/ Wales 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 How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please email with your name, number and what you wish to discuss, and a member of the team will give you a call within 48 hours. To ensure a personallsed and responsive recruitment experience, all applicants will receive a call from the recruitment team to discuss this role, where you would like to practice, and in what area, and to book you in for an interview. Interviews for this role will be held in person at our Stroud locality office week commencing 15th December. 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  Temporary Staff Roles, Casual  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  - Gloucester

  Posted: 04/12/2025

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  Temporary Staff Roles - Casual GCC invites you to join us in our journey to create great moments for everyone, everyday! Hourly Rate of pay Minimum:    £ 14.07 Hourly Rate of pay Maximum:   £ 31.41 Job Location:                             Shire Hall  Hours per Week:                       Up to 37 Duration:                                   Up to 12 months ​ Temporary Jobs with Gloucestershire County Council Would you like to gain knowledge and experience in various different areas of work? Are you looking for working arrangements to suit your personal requirements?  We have a variety of different roles , in administrat ion , finance, communications, highways, IT, project manage ment , tutor ing and job coach ing , in various locations across Gloucestershire. What can we offer you? ·          Competitive rates of pay - all placements pay the current living wage or above ·          Flexible working hours in many placements ·          The option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme after three months ·          Free c ar p arking at many of our locations ·          Agile and remote working may also be possible ·          Access to staff discounts ·          Roles can range from one to 12 months After you have registered with us , one of our dedicated team members will contact you and work with you to match you to an available placement within the c ouncil. Please note you will not be placed on any placements until you have registered with us and are cleared to start work. If you would like to find out more about temporary roles at Gloucestershire County Council , please contact the team at This role is via the Temporary Staff Service, please click here Temporary Staff Service for more information. Roles may be subject to a DBS check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Job Requisition ID: 683  Read Less

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  Adult Social Care Practitioner, Permanent  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  - Gloucester

  Posted: 04/12/2025

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  Adult Social Care Practitioner - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
    Job Title:                           Adult Social Care Practitioner Job Location:                     Shire Hall, Gloucester   Salary:                              £33,143 - £36,363 per annum  Hours per Week:                37.00  Contract Type:                   Permanent                 Closing Date:                    11/12/2025  Job Requisition Number:    12761  This post is not open to job share Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? Are you looking for your next career move within Health & Social Care? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have a full time (37 hours) Adult Social Care Practitioner position available in our Gloucester Locality Team. Our supportive and engaged team structure includes an Integrated Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Managers, Social Work Leads, a Social Care Lead, Social Workers, Adult Social Care Practitioners and an administration team. As an Adult Social Care Practitioner, you will be undertaking assessments and support plans with people who have physical disabilities or other complex needs. This role will involve working with families, carers and other professionals, agencies and organisations across Gloucestershire. The work is focused on promoting independence, enabling the individuals we work with to remain in their own homes and reduce the need for hospital admission or long term care. The ideal candidate will be someone who has experience of working in a health and/or social care setting and who has knowledge of the Care Act; and the ability to apply it in practice. The position is based in Shire Hall, Gloucester. We work flexibly with a mix of office and home working. To find out more about our Gloucester Locality Team, please visit our “Meet the Teams” webpage here About you: As Adult Social Care Practitioners, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must have: relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Health and Social Care experience training related to Health and Social Care assessments experience of managing a caseload including working with people experiencing a range of physical disabilities, medical, mental health difficulties and learning difficulties evidence of good interpersonal skills, good verbal / written communication good IT skills About us: Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care practise the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Our Adult Social Care Practitioners do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. Here are some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work. 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme Free off-site parking in Gloucester Agile working with a mix of office and home working Regular formal and informal support Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Access to training opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills and progress your career Transfer options after one year in post, allowing for continuous development of skills and knowledge in different Adult Social Care settings Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM Discounts at a number of major supermarket chains and high street retailers Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. Strong emphasis on a supportive working environment and developing our employees with 94% having participated in their annual appraisal and regular health and wellbeing events. We’re closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map  to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Applying: Please let us know in the application form whether you are looking for full time or part time hours. Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Profile. This should include examples  of why you should be considered and the experience , skills and knowledge  that you would bring to the post. To speak to the Team Manager, please contact   to arrange a convenient time for a call back. Or click ‘Apply’ below. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.  Additional Information
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  This Position is subject to a DBS check. 
  Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
  It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
  Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.   Read Less

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  Residential Practitioner- Children's Home, Permanent  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  - Gloucester

  Posted: 03/12/2025

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  Residential Practitioner- Children's Home - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
    Job Title:                            Residential Practitioner- Children's Home Job Location:                     Gloucester  Salary:                              £30,024 - £32,597 per annum (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance)  Hours per Week:               37  Contract Type:                   Permanent   Closing Date:                     21/12/2025  Job Requisition Number:   9880  This post is open to job share (on an 18.5 hour per week basis) Make a Real Difference – Join Us as a Residential Practitioner Are you driven by purpose? Do you believe every child deserves safety, love, and the chance to thrive? If you're passionate about transforming lives and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our growing team in our newly opened children’s homes. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be a positive force in a child’s life, every single day. About us Right child, right support, right time, every time Following our June 2025 Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Services were rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted praised our leadership for creating a culture where children, families, and staff feel valued and heard, and where risk is managed confidently and ethically. We’re proud to be launching new purpose-driven children’s homes, each designed to meet specific needs. These homes are built around trauma-informed care, clinical support, and staff development — ensuring our practitioners are empowered to deliver the highest standards of care. What makes us different? on-site mental health clinicians to guide trauma-informed practice. Advanced Practitioner-led training to support your growth and confidence. a culture of listening, learning, and valuing your voice. We're excited to be opening our new children’s homes. Each home has a specific purpose. We have one small home dedicated to providing short term care, supporting younger children to make the transition to foster care or to return home. We have a larger home for older children with a plan of long term residential care and we will support them to transition towards independence through the use of our supported accommodation studios. Our third home will be supporting older children with a plan of ‘step down’ from residential care to foster care or a return home.   About you We are looking for individuals who are: passionate about supporting children and young people flourish. are empathetic, patient, and resilient, with strong teamwork and communication skills. can build trusting relationships with children who may have experienced trauma. are flexible to work shifts, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. are committed to learning and professional development.
  
  Experience in residential care is welcomed but not essential, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support. As well as your experience of working with children, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification, or a commitment to achieving the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within two years of commencing employment at the home if you do not already have this qualification. a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance About the Role As a Residential Practitioner, you will: deliver high-quality, personalised care in a safe and nurturing environment. use a trauma-informed approach to support emotional healing and growth. encourage positive behaviour, life skills, and independence. work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement tailored care plans. support children in education, recreation, and personal development. handle challenging situations with professionalism and therapeutic techniques. ensure the home runs smoothly and meets all safeguarding and regulatory standards. Typical shift pattern: 10:00am – 11:00pm + sleep-in + 7:00am – 10:30am Why Join Us? be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. receive specialist training and clinical support. make a lasting impact on children’s lives. grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment. How to apply For additional information about this role please reach out to  * Any hours worked between 20.00 – 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post.  Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior).  To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information
  To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Residential Practitioner job profile
  This position is subject to a DBS check.
  Please ensure that your personal statement relates to this particular role and that a full CV is uploaded. If information is missed off your application, the hiring managers may not review it. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. 
  Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
  It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
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  Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank, Casual  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  - Gloucester

  Posted: 03/12/2025

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  Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank - Casual This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
    Job Title:                            Residential Practitioner, Children's Home Bank Job Location:                     Gloucester  Salary:                               £15.12 - £16.41 per hour (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance)   Hours per Week:               various  Contract Type:                   Casual   Closing Date:                     21/12/2025  Job Requisition Number:   11614  We are looking for individuals who are passionate and who share our deep commitment to ensuring that every child, especially our most vulnerable, receives the care, love, and support they need to thrive. If you share our vision about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we want you to join us in this transformative journey. About us In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’ This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive.  Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. We're excited to be opening our new children’s homes. Each home has a specific purpose. We have one small home dedicated to providing short term care, supporting younger children to make the transition to foster care or to return home. We have a larger home for older children with a plan of long term residential care and we will support them to transition towards independence through the use of our supported accommodation studios. Our third home will be supporting older children with a plan of ‘step down’ from residential care to foster care or a return home.   We are committed to supporting our staff in delivering the highest quality of care to the children in our homes. To strengthen this, we have recruited 2 Children and mental health clinicians, who will have a regular presence in the home to guide and support our team in working in a trauma-informed way. In addition, we have integrated an Advanced Practitioner who will lead residential training strategies focused on your professional development. This role will ensure that you receive the skills, knowledge, and ongoing support needed to thrive in your position and to continuously improve the care you provide. About you We are looking for individuals who are: passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive. resilient, empathetic, and patient, with strong communication and teamwork skills. able to build trust and positive relationships with children who may have experienced trauma. willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. committed to professional development and continuous learning. experience working in a residential or care setting is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided, along with opportunities for ongoing development. As well as your experience of working with children, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification. We are required to see your original qualification certificate and qualification transcripts so please ensure you have these for when they are requested a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance About the role As a Residential Practitioner, you will: provide high-quality, personalized care to children and young people in a residential setting. promote a trauma-informed approach to care, using your understanding of each child’s individual needs and experiences. encourage positive behaviour and support the young people in developing life skills, emotional resilience, and independence. work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans, ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of every child. build positive relationships with the children, their families, and other professionals involved in their care. manage challenging behaviours calmly and professionally, applying therapeutic techniques to support children through difficult times. help children engage in education, recreational activities, and personal development opportunities. support the daily operations of the home, ensuring compliance with all safeguarding and regulatory requirements. How to ap ply For additional information about this role please reach out to  * Any hours worked between 20.00 – 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post.  This is a rolling advert and will remain live until all our current Bank Residential Practitioner vacancies are filled. Interviews for shortlisted candidates wil be held on Thursdays. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior).  To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.  Additional Information
  To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Residential Practitioner job profile
  This position is subject to a DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. 
  Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
  It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
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  Social Workers (Adults), Permanent  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 03/12/2025

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  Social Workers (Adults) - Permanent This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
    Job Title:                           Adult Social Worker Job Location:                    Various across the county Salary:                              £38,220 - £40,777 per annum pro rata + relocations allowance of up to £8,000* Benefits:                           Free onsite or offsite parking and also see our list of benefits! Hours per Week:              Various, full time and part time  Contract Type:                  Permanent Job Requisition Number:  3495
  If you’re a Skilled Worker already living and working in the UK , with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE and looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire, then read on!  Salary Skilled Worker Social Worker: £38,220 per annum with a relocations package of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants.
  Salary Experienced Adults Social Worker: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum with a relocations package of up to £8,000* for eligible applicants.
  Are you an experienced Social Worker? Then we would love to hear from you!
    If you're a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000* subject to qualifying conditions. There's never been a better time to make the move! Watch our video to learn all that #ourSouthWest has to offer!   About the role:  Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we  #makethedifference in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by reading our Community Care Editorial.   We have full time and part time Social Worker opportunities across Gloucestershire in our Adults Social Care Services. To find out more about our teams, please visit our "Meet the Teams" webpage   or if you want to learn more about team, please email   to arrange an informal discussion with one of the Team Managers.  About us : Why Gloucestershire?
   
  Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. Find out more about living and working in Gloucestershire .   This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You can be confident of becoming part of welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive teams.  
  Gloucestershire County Council provides the following rewards package in return for your hard work: Regular formal and informal support Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. Cycle to Work scheme Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) About you:  Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. See more about our Values on our website. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role.   Please note you must hold a full driving licence and have the willingness to drive (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply) We’re closer than you think:  We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map  to see what we mean. For interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application.  Applying:  Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.    
  For an informal discussion, please email    To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today! 
  Additional Information:
  To access the Job Profiles for thess roles, please follow the links below:-
  Social Worker Adults Job Profile Thess positions are subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check.
  Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
  We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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  Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker, Permanent  

  Gloucestershire County Council

  - Gloucestershire

  Posted: 03/12/2025

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  Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker - Permanent Job Title:                           Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker (Children's Social Care) Job Location:                    Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean Salary:                               £39,152 - £47,181 per annum  Hours per Week:               37 with part-time hours considered Contract Type:                  Permanent  Job Requisition Number:  9625  Open to Job Share or part-time Hours We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all our locality teams. Gloucestershire covers six localities: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, Stroud, Cotswolds About us For all your hard work. You will receive the following; between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum for a Social Worker or between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience welcome payment of £4,000* annual retention payment of £2,000* up to £8,000 relocation package* flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to Work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy paid SWE registration renewal Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children’s Services have been officially judged as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements. Ofsted also said ‘Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.’
  This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. 
  Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. Our team structures are designed to ensure there is the right level of support available to staff and that caseloads are kept at a manageable level with a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, 4 Social Workers and an NQSW making up each team’s full complement of staff. We need resilient, driven individuals who will play their part in making our vision for Children’s Services a success. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect.  About You As a Social Worker, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
    As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Social Work England/ Wales registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers | Gloucestershire County Council *Please note, all our welcome payments and retention payments are non-contractual, pro rata for part-time staff and subject to National Insurance and tax deductions.  We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable amount of applications or fill the vacancy/vacancies. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.  Additional Information Social Worker Role Profile Senior Social Worker Role Profile Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior).  To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks  This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
  Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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