South Gloucestershire Council
Practice Manager Location Locality Hub - Kingswood Salary Range £45,091 - £48,226 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Limited Term Hours 37.00 Job Description How you'll make a difference As Practice Manager, you will lead the Families Plus 5-18 team. Your work helps vulnerable families overcome their difficulties and see their children and young people thrive. Overseeing the team's delivery work, you will directly supervise and be responsible for their performance management, allocation of referrals and quality assurance of their support. The team works with family members in their homes, community settings such as schools and children's centres, as well as the council's hub buildings across South Gloucestershire. What you will be doing It will be your responsibility to ensure records are kept in accordance with professional standards and prepare and present reports on cases and issues. You will supervise the work of the team and assist in the overall leadership and management to deliver the personalised support service. To ensure services are delivered to a high standard, you will monitor the quality of the work, using data to target and allocate resources appropriately. Using your specialist knowledge, you will provide high level support and supervision and ensure case work decisions are made in accordance with agreed safeguarding procedures and standards. It will be key for you to plan and manage departmental budgets within the service. What we need from you We require you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification e.g. youth, early years or social care. It is essential that you have significant post qualification experience in a children's service setting, to include experience of staff supervision and working with vulnerable children, young people and families. You must have a detailed understanding of successful strategies to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and have a clear understanding of the national issues. You will be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current legislation and best practice relating to children and young people's services. On occasions, you will be required to work flexibly and outside normal working hours such as evenings or weekends, this is to ensure the team is responsive to the needs of the families we are supporting. What you need to know This role is for a limited term ending 30th November 2026 covering maternity leave within the team. You will be required to travel widely within the authority so you must either have a current driving license and provide a car or have access to appropriate means of travel. Business insurance will need to be added to your insurance policy. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. Interviews will be held on 20th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Practice Manager - Job Description
Practice Manager Location Locality Hub - Kingswood Salary Range £45,091 - £48,226 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Limited Term Hours 37.00 Job Description How you'll make a difference As Practice Manager, you will lead the Families Plus 5-18 team. Your work helps vulnerable families overcome their difficulties and see their children and young people thrive. Overseeing the team's delivery work, you will directly supervise and be responsible for their performance management, allocation of referrals and quality assurance of their support. The team works with family members in their homes, community settings such as schools and children's centres, as well as the council's hub buildings across South Gloucestershire. What you will be doing It will be your responsibility to ensure records are kept in accordance with professional standards and prepare and present reports on cases and issues. You will supervise the work of the team and assist in the overall leadership and management to deliver the personalised support service. To ensure services are delivered to a high standard, you will monitor the quality of the work, using data to target and allocate resources appropriately. Using your specialist knowledge, you will provide high level support and supervision and ensure case work decisions are made in accordance with agreed safeguarding procedures and standards. It will be key for you to plan and manage departmental budgets within the service. What we need from you We require you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification e.g. youth, early years or social care. It is essential that you have significant post qualification experience in a children's service setting, to include experience of staff supervision and working with vulnerable children, young people and families. You must have a detailed understanding of successful strategies to improve outcomes for children, young people and families and have a clear understanding of the national issues. You will be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current legislation and best practice relating to children and young people's services. On occasions, you will be required to work flexibly and outside normal working hours such as evenings or weekends, this is to ensure the team is responsive to the needs of the families we are supporting. What you need to know This role is for a limited term ending 30th November 2026 covering maternity leave within the team. You will be required to travel widely within the authority so you must either have a current driving license and provide a car or have access to appropriate means of travel. Business insurance will need to be added to your insurance policy. Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. Interviews will be held on 20th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Practice Manager - Job Description
South Gloucestershire Council
Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - 0-18 Children with Disabilities Team Location Badminton Road Salary Range £36,363 - £48,226 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Permanent Hours 37.00 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'll be listening to young people, putting them at the heart of everything we do and work in partnership with families to equip them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. We're pleased to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service, our Ofsted report can be viewed here. Join us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. We encourage newly qualified social workers (NQSW's) who are looking for a supportive environment under stable management to offer their Assessed and Supported first Year in Employment (ASYE) to apply. What you will be doing The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care teams undertake statutory social work in the areas of Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CiN) and the initial stages of Looked After Children (LAC), as well as working within the Public Law Outline and on occasion, Care Proceedings. Working within one of the two 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care teams within the 0-25 service; you will be integral to facilitating several functions. You will provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children with disabilities to enjoy and achieve social inclusion. Fulfilling a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, you will develop plans and provide services where appropriate. You will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved. It will be your responsibility to ensure vulnerable children and young people with a significant impairment or disability are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. What we need from you We require you to be a qualified Social Worker with relevant registration to practice with Social Work England (SWE) or pending your formal qualification award and registration. You will have already successfully completed your ASYE (where qualifying since 2012) and have substantial post qualifying experience in a children's services role, unless you are seeking a newly qualified position. Given the elements of this role, you will be used to solving problems, be confident about making important decisions and are passionate about working with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations. If seeking an Advanced Social Worker position, you will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of the relevant services including latest service developments, legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Those seeking a Senior Social Worker position will in addition to the above, have experience of supervision or mentoring of social workers or support staff and substantial first-hand experience in a relevant children's social care team. What you need to know 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. Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained. You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle insured for business use or have an alternative suitable means of travel. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 12th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. What's special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. "Staff are overwhelmingly positive about working for South Gloucestershire Council. Staff report feeling heard and responded to by senior leaders. Reduced workloads, increased stability of managers and more business support have strengthened their ability to respond to and improve the quality of practice for children. A wealth of concentrated training, including the Programme for Change initiative, has developed skill sets and expertise of staff. Staff benefit from a clear pathway of career progression, including a bespoke managers development programme." Ofsted Report published July 2024 A career at South Gloucestershire is an opportunity for you to progress when you are ready. Any post can become any social worker grade, be it at initial recruitment or through internal progression, our grades and salaries are: Social Worker £36,363 - £39,152 Advanced Social Worker £40,0777 - £44,075 Senior Social Worker £45,091 - £48,226 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure; what does this mean for you? You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer - fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. 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 In an eligible post, inclusive of any ASYE period. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Children's Social Worker - Job Description
Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - 0-18 Children with Disabilities Team Location Badminton Road Salary Range £36,363 - £48,226 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Permanent Hours 37.00 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'll be listening to young people, putting them at the heart of everything we do and work in partnership with families to equip them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. We're pleased to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service, our Ofsted report can be viewed here. Join us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. We encourage newly qualified social workers (NQSW's) who are looking for a supportive environment under stable management to offer their Assessed and Supported first Year in Employment (ASYE) to apply. What you will be doing The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care teams undertake statutory social work in the areas of Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CiN) and the initial stages of Looked After Children (LAC), as well as working within the Public Law Outline and on occasion, Care Proceedings. Working within one of the two 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care teams within the 0-25 service; you will be integral to facilitating several functions. You will provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children with disabilities to enjoy and achieve social inclusion. Fulfilling a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, you will develop plans and provide services where appropriate. You will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved. It will be your responsibility to ensure vulnerable children and young people with a significant impairment or disability are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. What we need from you We require you to be a qualified Social Worker with relevant registration to practice with Social Work England (SWE) or pending your formal qualification award and registration. You will have already successfully completed your ASYE (where qualifying since 2012) and have substantial post qualifying experience in a children's services role, unless you are seeking a newly qualified position. Given the elements of this role, you will be used to solving problems, be confident about making important decisions and are passionate about working with children, young people and families to meet their goals and aspirations. If seeking an Advanced Social Worker position, you will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of the relevant services including latest service developments, legislation, regulations and codes of practice. Those seeking a Senior Social Worker position will in addition to the above, have experience of supervision or mentoring of social workers or support staff and substantial first-hand experience in a relevant children's social care team. What you need to know 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. Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained. You will be expected to travel throughout the authority and surrounding area so you must have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle insured for business use or have an alternative suitable means of travel. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 12th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. What's special here is the strength of the team ethos . We are a relatively small local authority, so managers know staff well. They can plan their services to ensure teams have manageable caseloads and have effective supervision so feel supported to make decisions which are right for the children and young people they work with. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. "Staff are overwhelmingly positive about working for South Gloucestershire Council. Staff report feeling heard and responded to by senior leaders. Reduced workloads, increased stability of managers and more business support have strengthened their ability to respond to and improve the quality of practice for children. A wealth of concentrated training, including the Programme for Change initiative, has developed skill sets and expertise of staff. Staff benefit from a clear pathway of career progression, including a bespoke managers development programme." Ofsted Report published July 2024 A career at South Gloucestershire is an opportunity for you to progress when you are ready. Any post can become any social worker grade, be it at initial recruitment or through internal progression, our grades and salaries are: Social Worker £36,363 - £39,152 Advanced Social Worker £40,0777 - £44,075 Senior Social Worker £45,091 - £48,226 We have a fluid career progression programme and structure; what does this mean for you? You no longer need to wait for a vacancy to gain promotion. Apply for progression assessment when you are ready, no restrictions on application windows. Earn a higher income for your recognised experience. Gain promotion without needing to change teams, managers or employer - fast track your potential. Senior roles leading to both managerial or practice specialist careers. Gain experience in other teams with secondment opportunities encouraged. 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 In an eligible post, inclusive of any ASYE period. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Children's Social Worker - Job Description
South Gloucestershire Council
Badminton, Somerset
Team Manager 16-25 Young Adults with Disabilities Location Badminton Road Salary Range £55,534 - £60,390 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Permanent Hours 37.00 Job Description How you'll make a difference At South Gloucestershire Council we are immensely proud of the skills, abilities, and compassion of all our social workers and wider team members. As a Team Manager, you will provide essential support, recognition, guidance, and professional oversight to team members. We are looking for an enthusiastic, strong, and committed leader to join our management group within our 0-25 Disabilities Service, leading the 16-25 Young Adults with Disabilities Team. We are pleased to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service, our Ofsted report can be viewed here ; we are seeking additional driven professionals to help us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. What you will be doing While you will have the usual targets to achieve, you will be doing so with a very supportive leadership team around you that are always accessible from the very top down. If you can focus on the people behind the social worker title - we know you will achieve the best for our children and families. Regularly, you will support our social workers to build relationships, undertake assessments, develop plans and deliver purposeful evidence-based interventions to secure the best outcomes for children in need of support, protection and care. You will be an adaptive and responsive manager, combining a hybrid model of remote and office-based working with face-to-face management (where essential and secure) to meet team and wider service objectives. Maintaining a focus on the individuals in your team, you will promote personal and professional development through the pathways and programmes offered by our wider Children's Services division. You will have the support, guidance and supervision of an experienced and accessible Senior Leadership Team. What we need from you We require you to hold a professional qualification eg. MA or BA in social work, DipSW and have a current registration with Social Work England. You need to have an extensive knowledge in a relevant setting such as Adult Social Care, and demonstrable comprehension of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Assessments, or similar relevant experience You will be able to give examples of your experience of managing staff, or supervision of other professionals. You must have experience of developing and motivating a team to fulfil the changing demands of the service. Given the elements of the role, you will be able to evidence your ability to lead teams to achieve optimum performance in delivering excellent social care services for children. You will have evidence of on-going continuous professional development and a thorough knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to your service. What you need to know Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (child and adult) is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely within the authority so you must either have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel. Business Insurance will need to be added to your current car insurance policy. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 19th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We are proud to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service. We are seeking additional driven professionals to help us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Team Manager Job Description
Team Manager 16-25 Young Adults with Disabilities Location Badminton Road Salary Range £55,534 - £60,390 Position Type Full-Time Contract Type Permanent Hours 37.00 Job Description How you'll make a difference At South Gloucestershire Council we are immensely proud of the skills, abilities, and compassion of all our social workers and wider team members. As a Team Manager, you will provide essential support, recognition, guidance, and professional oversight to team members. We are looking for an enthusiastic, strong, and committed leader to join our management group within our 0-25 Disabilities Service, leading the 16-25 Young Adults with Disabilities Team. We are pleased to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service, our Ofsted report can be viewed here ; we are seeking additional driven professionals to help us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. What you will be doing While you will have the usual targets to achieve, you will be doing so with a very supportive leadership team around you that are always accessible from the very top down. If you can focus on the people behind the social worker title - we know you will achieve the best for our children and families. Regularly, you will support our social workers to build relationships, undertake assessments, develop plans and deliver purposeful evidence-based interventions to secure the best outcomes for children in need of support, protection and care. You will be an adaptive and responsive manager, combining a hybrid model of remote and office-based working with face-to-face management (where essential and secure) to meet team and wider service objectives. Maintaining a focus on the individuals in your team, you will promote personal and professional development through the pathways and programmes offered by our wider Children's Services division. You will have the support, guidance and supervision of an experienced and accessible Senior Leadership Team. What we need from you We require you to hold a professional qualification eg. MA or BA in social work, DipSW and have a current registration with Social Work England. You need to have an extensive knowledge in a relevant setting such as Adult Social Care, and demonstrable comprehension of the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Assessments, or similar relevant experience You will be able to give examples of your experience of managing staff, or supervision of other professionals. You must have experience of developing and motivating a team to fulfil the changing demands of the service. Given the elements of the role, you will be able to evidence your ability to lead teams to achieve optimum performance in delivering excellent social care services for children. You will have evidence of on-going continuous professional development and a thorough knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to your service. What you need to know Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (child and adult) is obtained for this post. You will be required to travel widely within the authority so you must either have a full, valid driving licence with regular access to a vehicle or have an alternative means of travel. Business Insurance will need to be added to your current car insurance policy. Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 19th January 2026. How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different We are proud to say that we provide an Ofsted rated 'Good' service. We are seeking additional driven professionals to help us to collectively maintain and build on this for the ongoing betterment of the children and young people of South Gloucestershire. We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work. As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities. We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities. Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here. We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference. We're making a difference, be part of it! To view the full job description, please click this link: Team Manager Job Description
