Senior Social Worker – Response Team
Location Badminton Road
Salary Range £45,091 – £48,226
Job Description
How you’ll make a difference
Our social workers make a real difference. Every day, they work with families to help children and young people who have had a difficult start in life to achieve their ambitions. You will be listening to young people and putting them at the heart of all that we do. Working in partnership with families, you will equip them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes.
Although this post is advertised as a full‑time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced social workers who may be seeking part‑time, job share or flexible working arrangements.
What you will be doing
We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we’re looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child‑centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
The Response team sits within the Front Door of our Integrated Children’s Service. You will be assessing and managing risk where there is possible, or actual, significant harm to children to ensure that children are kept safe and protected from abuse.
Regularly, you will undertake statutory assessments of cases meeting the threshold for social care intervention, this includes child protection investigations.
What we need from you
Qualified social worker with relevant registration to practice (SWE registration) and a good understanding of asset and strengths‑based approaches to social work. You must have completed your ASYE (where qualifying since 2012).
Significant skills, knowledge and experience to assess and manage risk for the most vulnerable children in the community.
Detailed understanding of successful strategies to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
Problem‑solving ability, confidence in making important decisions, and a genuine passion to work collaboratively with children, young people and families.
Experience of supervision or mentoring of social workers or support staff and substantial first‑hand experience in a relevant children’s social care team.
Wider strategic critical thinking and the ability to manage and advise on risk.
What you need to know
This role sits within an area currently undergoing a period of change due to the government‑led social care reform. As the sector evolves, some elements of the role may naturally develop too – offering opportunities to grow, adapt and be part of meaningful change. We’ll keep you fully informed throughout and make sure you feel supported, valued and confident as the updates arise. It’s an exciting time to join us and help shape the future for our children and families.
This role is currently based in the Badminton Road, Yate office.
Although this post is advertised as a full‑time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced social workers who may be seeking part‑time, job share or flexible working arrangements.
Requirement: enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Travel across the authority and surrounding area; must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle insured for business use or an alternative suitable means of travel.
Interviews are anticipated to be held 30th July 2026.
How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different
Generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
Diverse team of skilled and dedicated people; welfare and development based on merit and ability.
Quality, breadth and depth of training and development offer.
Strong team ethos, manageable caseloads and effective supervision that empower staff to make the right decisions for children and young people.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
These posts attract a gross lump sum £3,000 ‘recruitment payment’ pro rata offered to enable Social Workers who have already successfully completed their ASYE to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period (after approximately 3‑6 months) and is subject to eligibility criteria.
These posts are currently eligible for a market factor £3,000 ‘retention payment’ pro rata, payable in November annually to those with two years’ service with the council in Children’s Social Care inclusive of any ASYE period.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…