Child & Family Social Worker – Gloucestershire Council (Stroud)

Company: Hoop Recruitment LTD
Apply for the Child & Family Social Worker – Gloucestershire Council (Stroud)
Location: Gloucester
Job Description:

Children and Families Team – Social Worker (Stroud)

Pay rate in line with the Pledge – £42 Umbrella

Gloucestershire County Council

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to work in our Children & Families Team in Stroud, where the candidate will hold a caseload of approximately 18 children, including CIN, CP & CIC cases with some court work. The role requires providing evidence‑based intervention with consideration of timeliness and impact. It is essential to manage a flexible workforce, allowing some home working where appropriate, while meeting the needs of the team, children, and families. The candidate will receive a laptop and smartphone, with the expectation of office presence three days per week, and all children are to be seen face‑to‑face.

Qualifications

  • A relevant Social Work Qualification
  • Registration with Social Care Wales or the appropriate professional body
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply for DBS
  • Minimum of three years of referencing
  • Valid driving licence with access to a car

Benefits

  • PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
  • Dedicated point of contact (support team covers during leave)
  • Twice weekly payroll
  • Refer a friend scheme available
  • Birthday gifts after 1 year in service
  • Wellbeing sessions

To apply for this role, you will need to meet all listed qualifications. Applications from candidates who do not hold a social work qualification or the required registration will not be considered.

Contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026