Social Worker - Children and Families - Cotswolds

Child & Family Social Worker | Gloucestershire County Council

Cotswolds Children & Families Team
Temporary Opportunity

Gloucestershire County Council are looking for an experienced Child & Family Social Worker to join their Cotswolds Children & Families Team on a temporary basis, initial 3 month contract. Pay rate £42 Umbrella. Full time hours.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive service where you will manage a varied caseload of children and families, delivering effective, evidence-based interventions with a focus on positive outcomes, timeliness, and impact.

The caseload will consist of approximately 18 children and young people, including a mix of:

• Children in Need (CIN)
• Child Protection (CP)
• Children in Care (CIC)
• Some court work

The team is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and understands the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working is available where service needs allow, with an expectation that workers attend the office 3 days per week. All children must be seen face to face as part of the role.

Successful candidates will be provided with a laptop and smartphone to support agile working.

To apply for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, or willingness to apply for one
• 3 years’ referencing history
• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Why work with Hoop Social Work?

• Over 20 years’ experience within the Social Work recruitment market
• Local agency team based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultants available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose
• Dedicated point of contact, with support team cover whilst consultants are on leave
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority across South/West Wales and South West England
• Refer a friend scheme
• Birthday gifts 

Given the nature of this role, applications can only be considered from candidates who hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with either Social Care Wales or Social Work England.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 for a further discussion.