Children's Social Worker
| Posting date: | 27 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucestershire, GL14 2JF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | LHCSWCF_1761584512 |
Summary
We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join our Children and Families Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
Thie teams aim is to provide quality protection and intervention for the most in need of protection and vulnerable children in the borough. This team manage a complex caseload - including Child Protection, Children In Need and Children in Care cases - and ensure they work in a child cantered manner with every case. This position involves offering support and guidance to others in the team with court proceedings and frontline assessments where necessary.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within a Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience within Children's Social Work to be considered for this position. Also, knowledge and ability to complete Section 47 and Section 17 are needed. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required in order for the success of this role.
What's on offer?
- Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- 'Outstanding' and 'Good' Ofsted inspection results 2025
- Hybrid working scheme
- Parking available nearby/ onsite
- Stable team with strong management support
- A chance to work with a child centred borough that focus on systemic practice models
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267
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