Advanced Social Worker - Children in Care / Care Leavers Service, South West England

JOB-20240819-db742659
AdvancedSocial Worker-Children in Care / Care Leavers Service

Specialism:Children's social work
Location:Gloucestershire, UK
Pay rate:£41.00 per hour
Contract type:Ongoing (maternity cover)
Working pattern:Part time / Full time
Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedAdvanced Social Workerto join theChildren in Care / Care Leavers Servicein Gloucestershire. This ongoing role offers flexibility across part-time and full-time working and a competitive hourly rate of£41.00.

The service operates as aone-service model, offering exposure to a range of specialist pathways includingUnaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC),Early Permanence, andCare Leavers. While you may be aligned to a specific area, this role provides the opportunity to broaden your professional expertise across multiple disciplines. As this post covers a maternity contract, your contribution will be integral to maintaining high-quality, child-centred practice.
Perks and benefits

• Part-time / full-time flexibility:Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle and commitments.
• Hourly pay:Earn£41.00 per hour, offering flexibility and control over your income.
• Broad specialist exposure:Develop experience across multiple Children in Care and Care Leaver pathways.
• Supportive working culture:Join a service that values reflective practice, innovation, and professional curiosity.
• Travel opportunities:Some cases may involve working beyond the local area, offering wider professional insight.

What you will do

• Work directly withchildren in care and care leavers, supporting them through key transitions and life stages.
• Undertake regular statutory visits and comprehensive assessments, ensuring children and young people's voices are central to all decision-making.
• Manage complex cases, applying advanced social work knowledge to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary and service-wide team to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams and external agencies to ensure coordinated support.
• Contribute to service development by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in practice.

Why Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire offers an exceptional quality of life, blending the beauty of theCotswolds countrysidewith thriving towns and strong community networks. With excellent transport links, rich cultural heritage, and access to outdoor pursuits, it's an ideal location to balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling lifestyle.
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