Advanced Social Worker - Front Door Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Advanced Social Worker - Front Door Team

Service area: Children's Services
Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Pay rate: £41.00 per hour
Contract type: Ongoing
Working pattern: Part time / Full time
Working model: Hybrid

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Front Door Team within Children's Services in Gloucestershire. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.00 and flexible working options, with both part-time and full-time opportunities available under a hybrid working model.

This is a pivotal role within an Ofsted-rated 'Good' service, where your expertise will directly influence decision-making at the point of referral, ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time. You'll be joining a forward-thinking service committed to high-quality, child-centred practice and early, effective intervention.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid working: Enjoy flexibility by balancing home working with office-based collaboration.

• Part time / Full time options: Shape your working pattern around your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive hourly rate: Earn £41.00 per hour, reflecting your advanced skills and experience.

• Professional development: Access ongoing learning opportunities to support continued growth and progression.

• Supportive culture: Work within a collaborative environment that values innovation, reflection, and best practice.

About the role

You will join South Gloucestershire Council's Children's Social Care and Preventative Services, working within a busy and highly skilled Front Door Team. This service plays a crucial role in safeguarding by screening referrals, undertaking statutory assessments, and ensuring proportionate, timely responses for children and families.

You will contribute to an integrated approach to safeguarding and early help, supporting families through strengths-based, outcome-focused practice while maintaining robust risk management and decision-making.

What you will do

• Undertake statutory assessments for children and families where thresholds for social care intervention are met, including child protection enquiries.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks relating to actual or potential harm to children.

• Apply stren