Gloucestershire County Council

Social Worker – Child Protection Team

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Locum

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team.

You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes.

This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.

Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases.

Develop and implement robust safety and care plans.

Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police.

Undertake direct work with children and families...