Family Drug and Alcohol Court Social Worker
Location: Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
Annual salary: £39,152 – £47,181 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours per week: 37, Permanent contract. Closing Date: 19/07/2026.
Benefits
- £4,000 welcome payment*
- £2,000 retention payment*
- Up to £8,000 for relocation funds**
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Family‑friendly policies and benefits
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for free, confidential counselling and advice
- In‑house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
- Career development and qualification opportunities, including Social Work Academy
Responsibilities
- Hold one FDAC case (approximately 2 days per week)
- Reduced caseload to support this work
- Attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with families
- Write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final)
- Attend formulation and intervention planning meetings
- Deliver interventions and support permanency planning
- Work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers)
- Receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews
Qualifications
- Social Work England registration
- A recognised qualification in Social Work
- Successfully completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- DBS clearance
Additional Information
All welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions, as are the relocation funds. The role requires a DBS check. Candidates must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Further details of sponsorship and pre‑employment checks are available upon request.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will receive a full DBS check.
Application Process
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Jane.Marriott@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Applications should be submitted before the closing date.
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