Gloucestershire County Council

Fostering Social Worker Job Location: Gloucester This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Location: Shire Hall, The Link, 2nd Floor Salary: £39,152 - £40,777 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14269 This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for a Fostering Social Worker to join our dedicated Kinship Assessment Team in Gloucester. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time staff) £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff) option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Please note that our relocation policy is subject to terms and conditions Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team Our Kinship Assessment Team is a dynamic, supportive and fast-paced team working country-wide. We specialise in assessing family members and connected persons who are being considered as carers for children who cannot remain with their birth parents. As a dedicated assessment team, we complete Form K assessments for potential kinship foster carers and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments, ensuring children are able to remain within their family networks wherever it is safe and appropriate. We are a busy and high-performing team, committed to delivering high-quality, evidence and strength based assessments within statutory timescales. Team members are well-supported through regular supervision, peer collaboration and ongoing professional development. About the role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our country-wide Kinship Assessment Team. We undertake comprehensive Form K assessments of family members and connected persons. Conduct home visits, supervisions, unannounced visits, interviews and assessments to evaluate suitability and safeguarding risks. Support Kinship carers through the assessment process. Analyse complex family dynamics and present clear, evidence-based recommendations for either fostering or SGO. Work in partnership with children's social work teams, legal services and external agencies. Attend and contribute to fostering panels and court processes where required. Manage a varied caseload within statutory timescales. Ensure the child's voice and best interests remain central to all assessments. This is a country-wide role, requiring travel and flexibility. About you If you are passionate about keeping children connected to their families and have the skills to deliver high-quality assessments in a busy team, we would love to hear from you. As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's) To have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact . We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person 30th June, 2nd, 3rd & 6th July. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Careers hub We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process.

Deputy Team Manager Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Deputy Team Manager Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 6 Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 28/06/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14297 This post is not open to job share We are seeking a part-time Deputy Team Manager to join our Kinship Support Team on a permanent basis. Reward and support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Between £48,226 - £51,356 per annum subject to experience £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff) option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Please note that our relocation policy is subject to terms and conditions Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team This is an important and exciting time to join the service, following the recent implementation of our Kinship Local Offer, which strengthens our support to kinship carers and the children they care for across the county. The Kinship Support Team has responsibility for: supervising and supporting kinship foster carers overseeing private fostering arrangements in line with statutory duties providing post-order support to Special Guardianship (SGO) carers, ensuring placements remain stable and sustainable About you As Deputy Team Manager, you will support the Team Manager in the effective leadership and management of the team. This will include providing supervision and guidance to staff, supporting high standards of practice, and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding requirements. You will work collaboratively with children's social care teams and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children, ensuring they are cared for in safe, stable, and nurturing family environments. The role requires strong leadership skills, sound practice knowledge, and the ability to support and develop staff within a busy and evolving service. We offer a supportive working environment, with flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for home working where appropriate. As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's) To have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012) How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact . We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person on 7th July 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Careers hub We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process.

Group Manager Date: 8 Jun 2026 Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Group Manager Job Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester Salary: £63,132 - £68,342 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: Until March 2027 Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14311 This post is open to job share Are you looking for an opportunity to progress in your Senior Leadership career, develop experience of leading transformation and change programmes and contribute to changing outcomes for children in Gloucestershire? The Families First Partnership Programme is a national programme leading reforms of the children's social care and early help system including the introduction of Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams to deliver against the ambitions of the Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Policy Document and Children Wellbeing and Schools' Bill. We are looking to appoint an experienced Social Work qualified Group Manager embedded within the multi-disciplinary Families First Partnership Programme Team. This post is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2027. As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for leading the change and implementation programme of the new Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection teams in collaboration with key statutory partners. You will also lead on the development of the programme's policy development and co-production approach in partnership with the Academy and operational stakeholders. This is a crucial time for the programme and the post-holder will be instrumental in working alongside the Gloucestershire Senior Leadership Team to implement the new ways of working, supporting excellence in our practice delivery. You will be expected to work closely with teams and services, and may be embedded within some service areas to support implementation delivery where this is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of child protection and legal literacy to interpret new statutory guidance and legislation, have skills in negotiation and collaboration with partners, demonstrate strong written and presentation skills, have organisational and project skills, be research driven, and be able to think creatively and horizon scan. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of strong practice leadership and service improvement enabling others to achieve good outcomes for children and families. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £63,132 - £68,342 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous servic option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team This role sits within our Senior Leadership Team, you will report directly to the Assistant Director responsible for your area. You will play a key part in children's services leadership to provide oversight of the following: leading and embedding systemic practice with children and families enabling children to remain with birth families wherever possible protecting children who experience or are at risk of significant harm acting as corporate parent to children unable to remain within birth families providing help and support to disabled children and their families providing system leadership as a statutory safeguarding partner About the role You will lead your teams in delivering a culture of high-quality practice that achieves good outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, you will establish clear goals and expectations in line with GCC priorities, provide challenging and supportive line management to ensure these are met, and hold your direct reports to account. You will: collaborate with Assistant Directors and the Senior Leadership Team leading services through change be accountable for the rigorous implementation of the children's services Families First Partnership Programme's vision support the quality assurance framework to monitor and review performance (both compliance and quality), take action to build on strengths and respond to areas for improvement to support and liaise with the assistant director to feed into their high-level service delivery planning work with the other Group Managers across the county to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality support to children and families take on operational lead roles in enhancing and developing practice About you As well as your experience, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's) some management and leadership experience How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact . We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person on the 1st July. We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Group Manager job profile This position is subject to a DBS check. 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. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016 . click apply for full job details

Children's Home Residential Practitioner (Bank Staff) Job Location: Gloucestershire This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Children's Home Residential Practitioner Bank Staff) Job Location: Shire Hall Salary: £30,024 - £32,597 per annum (plus enhanced pay for unsociable hours and sleep-in allowance) Hours per Week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 05/07/2026 Job Requisition Number: 13983 This post is open to job share on an 18.5 hour a week basis Make a Real Difference - Join Us as a Residential Practitioner Are you driven by purpose and a deep belief that every child deserves safety, love, and the chance to thrive? This is more than a job, it's a chance to change the trajectory of a young person's life. We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individuals to join our growing team across our children's homes. Working with children who have experienced trauma and adversity is both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Through patience, empathy, and meaningful relationships, you will help young people rebuild trust, develop confidence, and believe in their future again. If you want to be part of a service that is ambitious for children, committed to trauma-informed care, and focused on real, lasting outcomes, then we want you on this journey with us. Be the difference. Be the stability. In accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be aged 21 years or above. This is an essential and proportionate requirement to ensure the effective and appropriate delivery of the service due to the nature of the duties of the role and the ages and complex needs of the children and young people in our care. Right child, right support, right time, every time. Following our June 2025 Ofsted inspection, our Children's Services were rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Our Children's Residential Service continues to grow and evolve. We currently have a newly registered third home, alongside our established homes, which were most recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted in March 2026. We also operate a short-break service as part of our wider provision. As we continue strengthen our services, we are looking for the right people, passionate, committed, and driven professionals, who want to be part of this journey and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people. What makes us different? as a Local Authority children's home , we are driven by care, not profit. Our focus is firmly on doing what is right for children. That means every decision, every resource, and every member of staff is dedicated to creating safety, stability and long term opportunities for the children who live with us. in house therapeutic support clinicians guiding trauma informed practice Advanced Practitioner led training and reflective support we bring consistency and stability into a young person's life when they need it most . Our homes Each home has a clear purpose: Short term home for younger children transitioning to foster care or returning home Long term home for older children preparing for independence Step down home supporting older children moving from residential care to fostering or home About you We are looking for people who are: passionate about helping children flourish empathetic, patient, and resilient able to build strong, trusting relationships good communicators and collaborative team players committed to reflection and professional development Experience is welcomed but not essential - full training is provided. Requirements level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification, or a commitment to achieving the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare within two years of commencing employment at the home if you do not already have this qualification full driving licence and wiliness to drive in the job Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children) About the role As a Residential Practitioner, you will: deliver high quality, personalised care use trauma informed approaches to support emotional healing encourage independence, life skills, and positive routines work closely with a multidisciplinary team support children in education, recreation and personal growth respond to challenges with confidence and curiosity ensure the home meets safeguarding and regulatory standards Typical shift pattern: Rotas operate over 7 days a week (Monday-Sunday). Staff typically work 2 to 3 long shifts per week, each totalling 16 hours. Example Long Shift Structure Day 1: 10:00am - 11:00pm (shift)+ sleep in (11:00pm - 7:00am), Day 2 - 7:00am - 10:30am (shift continues). Day 3 Off Why join us? Choosing this role means choosing to make a real and lasting difference. Here's what you can expect: You'll receive training that builds confidence and skill. With trauma informed training, clinical guidance and continuous development, you'll grow into a confident, thoughtful practitioner who makes a meaningful impact. You'll work in homes built to feel safe and welcoming. Our homes are shaped with young people, warm, homely, and filled with opportunities for connection, fun, and healing. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council Any hours worked between 20.00 - 06.00, weekends and Bank Holidays attract an unsociable payment over and above the basic salary for this post. Candidates will be contacted by phone to arrange a face to face interview at Shire Hall. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Social Worker/Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Job Location: Cheltenham This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Location: Grosvenor Hall Salary: £39,152 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 28/06/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14323 This post is open to job share We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join our dedicated Children in Care Team in Cheltenham. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time staff) £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 relocation package flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time staff) option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply) Please note that all our welcome and retention payments are subject to terms and conditions as well as tax and national insurance deductions Please note that our relocation policy is subject to terms and conditions Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About the team The Children in Care teams are made up of 5 Social Workers, and an Advanced Practitioner. The teams often have a newly qualified Social Worker, a Senior Social Worker and Experienced Social Workers, so you will always have support around you. Social Workers enjoy meeting up and sharing their expert knowledge about casework and we make the learning times an enjoyable occasion. The Gloucestershire Social Work Academy provide many training sessions to increase knowledge and understanding of the specialist work we do, such as Life Story Work for young people, to help them understand why they came into care. Also, we have team away days to consolidate our learning, and share our expertise throughout the team, as well as weekly team check ins, so that you never feel isolated as a practitioner. About you As a Social Worker within our Children in Care teams, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will ensure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. As well as your experience as a frontline social worker, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: Social Work England registration a recognised qualification in Social Work to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) if qualified after 2012 a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (Enhanced Adult's and Children's) How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact . We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person Thursday 9th July 2026 If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Careers hub

Deputy Team Manager (Children's Residential Home) Job Location: Gloucester This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Deputy Manager Job Location: Shire Hall Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Job Requisition Number: 14248 This post is open to job share We are excited to be advertising for a permanent Deputy Manager for our newest children's home. Children's Residential Services We are looking for a skilled and passionate Deputy Manager to support the leadership of our new supported accommodation service for young people aged 16+, as part of our wider Children's Residential Services. This is a key leadership role where you will work alongside the Registered Manager to deliver safe, high-quality, and trauma-informed support to young people with complex needs, helping them to develop independence and prepare for adulthood. In accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010, this role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be aged 21 years or above. This is an essential and proportionate requirement to ensure the effective and appropriate delivery of the service due to the nature of the duties of the role and the ages and complex needs of the children and young people in our care. About Us Our Children's Residential Service currently includes three registered homes and one operational short-break service, with three homes rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are also expanding our provision and are excited to be developing our new in-house supported accommodation service, Southfields. This service will support up to 19 young people and care leavers aged 16-25, offering high-quality, self-contained accommodation within a structured and supportive environment. Southfields will provide young people with the stability, guidance, and practical support they need to develop independence, build life skills, and successfully transition into adulthood, all underpinned by a strong trauma-informed ethos. About the role You will be an integral member of the management team and will be supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations and management of the service. This includes leading on key functions to ensure the smooth running of the service. You will be required to deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager, and be responsible for establishing, overseeing, and participating in a rota system and an on-call system. You will support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of the staff team, helping to build a skilled, confident, and motivated workforce. You will play an active role in the mobilisation and continued development of the service, contributing to its growth, stability, and ongoing improvement. In addition, you will contribute to embedding the ethos and values of the service, ensuring a consistent, trauma-informed approach to care that underpins all aspects of practice and supports positive outcomes for young people. About You You will be an experienced and confident practitioner who can lead from the front and effectively support both staff and young people within what can often be challenging, yet highly rewarding environments. You will bring previous experience within supported accommodation or a similar setting, alongside leadership or supervisory experience. You will have a strong track record of working with young people who present with complex needs, including trauma and behavioural challenges, and experience supporting care leavers to develop independence and transition successfully into adulthood. You will demonstrate a solid understanding of key legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to supported accommodation, including the Children Act 1989, the Care Leavers (England) Regulations 2010, and the Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023. You will also have a sound knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment, and adolescent development. You will be confident in safeguarding and managing risk within a semi-independent setting, while promoting young people's autonomy. Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people and partner agencies. You will be resilient, calm, and solution-focused, with a strong commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development. As well as your experience of working in supported accommodation, there are some things we require of you to be successfully appointed to this post: level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, or a related field qualification evidence of continued professional development a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance (enhanced Adult and Children's) How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person on Wednesday 1st July If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Careers hub We may be able to offer sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office guidance and subject to pre-employment checks. Applicants must already hold a valid right to work in the UK that Gloucestershire County Council can transfer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Deputy Manager job profile This position is subject to a DBS check. 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. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Business Change Manager £52,413 - £54,495 per annum Fixed Term 18 months Are you an experienced Change Manager who is passionate about digital innovation, creative use of technology and making a difference? Do you want to join a team that is dedicated to ensuring that Gloucestershire County Council utilises technology in the best way possible? If so, read on About the Team & Role You will be joining the Digital Innovation team, part of the Digital & ICT service who deliver and support technology solutions for the officers and councillors of Gloucestershire County Council (including the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, NHS partners, schools and other services that work with the organisation). The Digital Innovation team includes the Digital & ICT projects management office, technical specialists, developers and the business communications/engagement team. We work alongside our colleagues in IT Service Management, Infrastructure and Security. This role is fully funded and allocated to the education case management transformation programme and will be reporting into the Programme Manager. As Business Change Manager you will be responsible for ensuring change initiatives meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage. You will focus on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organisation structures. Your primary responsibility will be creating and implementing change management strategies and plans that maximise employee adoption and usage and minimise resistance. You will work to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilisation of and proficiency with the changes that impact employees. These improvements will increase benefit realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes. This role is fixed term for 18 months (with possibility for extension) About You Our ideal candidate will ideally have change management experience, ideally in a project or programme environment, with a proven record of influencing stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to clearly articulate your ideas, concepts and technical details to non-technical stakeholders, effectively collaborate with team members and other departments and be able to adjust to new challenges quickly, sometimes managing multiple areas of focus simultaneously. About Us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network How to Apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference, then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the "Apply Now" Button. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Chris Bridem via email Closing date 8 October 2025. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview week commencing 20/10/2025. Please read the job profile which provides further information on the experience and attributes sought of our ideal candidate. The Digital & ICT service support the Council's Agile working policy and expect team members to work a minimum of two days per their working week in the office, which is based in central Gloucester, and to attend 'in person' meetings as and when required. New starters will be required to come into the office more often during their induction. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Business Change Manager - Job Profile The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. 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. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential. It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.