Social Worker

Gloucestershire County/Gloucester City Councils•Stroudsburg, PA

About The Position

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 a full-time (37 hours) Social Worker opportunity in our Stroud Locality Team. To find out more about our Stroud Team, please visit our “Meet the Teams” webpage or if you want to learn more about team, please email @[email protected] to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager. 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.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker in the UK
Hold a full driving licence and have the willingness to drive (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply)
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

Benefits

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)