108 jobs in South Gloucestershire Council

South Gloucestershires childrens social care service is rated Good by Ofsted, and our senior leaders are central to how we maintain that strong foundation while continuing to improve. As a Service Manager, you will provide visible, confident and values-led leadership across your service area, creating the conditions for managers and practitioners to deliver consistently strong, child-centred practice.

You will use performance insight, quality assurance and partnership working to shape services that are responsive, well-coordinated and focused on improving outcomes. By setting clear direction, supporting managers to lead with confidence and driving a culture of learning and continuous improvement, you will help us strengthen practice and continue progressing as a Good local authority with ambition for every child, young person and family we support.

As a Service Manager within Family Help and Social Care, you will provide strategic direction and senior operational leadership for a key service area, helping ensure children are protected from significant harm, families receive the right support at the right time, and children in care and care leavers experience high-quality, child-centred services.

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible senior leadership role where your judgement, influence and commitment to excellent practice will make a real difference. You will lead a key service area within Family Help and Social Care, supporting Team Managers and staff to deliver safe, effective and child-centred services while helping shape the next stage of improvement across South Gloucestershire.

You will lead through managers, set clear priorities and create the conditions for confident, consistent practice. Using performance, quality, financial and workforce insight, you will help services respond well to demand, prepare for inspection activity, manage resources effectively and continue improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

As a Service Manager at South Gloucestershire Council, you will:

• Provide senior leadership across a key Family Help and Social Care service area, setting clear direction and supporting effective service delivery.
• Lead through managers, developing confident practice, workforce capability and a culture of learning and improvement.
• Use performance, quality, finance and workforce information to respond to complex challenges, work with partners and drive continuous improvement.

• A recognised professional social work qualification, with Social Work England registration.
• Extensive post-qualification experience, including managing social workers and managers within childrens safeguarding, Family Help and Social Care services.
• Strong knowledge of statutory responsibilities, safeguarding, national policy and the legal framework for children and families.
• Proven ability to manage performance, budgets, resources and change, using strong leadership, communication and judgement to drive safe, child-centred improvement.
• You will need to operate with confidence in a complex political, partnership and statutory environment, bringing sound professional judgement, emotional intelligence and clear leadership to decisions that shape services and improve outcomes for children and families.

• Although this post is advertised as a full-time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced leaders who may be seeking 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.

• As part of our benefits package, you will receivegenerous annual leave (pro rata), employeewellbeing support and you will have access to a range ofstaff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that ourdiverse 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 ourtraining and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.
• We arecommitted 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.

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've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

Were making a difference, be part of it!

To view the full job description, please refer to the Service Manager Family Help and Social Care role profile.

South Gloucestershires childrens social care service is rated Good by Ofsted, and our senior leaders are central to how we maintain that strong foundation while continuing to improve. As a Service Manager, you will provide visible, confident and values-led leadership across your service area, creating the conditions for managers and practitioners to deliver consistently strong, child-centred practice.

You will use performance insight, quality assurance and partnership working to shape services that are responsive, well-coordinated and focused on improving outcomes. By setting clear direction, supporting managers to lead with confidence and driving a culture of learning and continuous improvement, you will help us strengthen practice and continue progressing as a Good local authority with ambition for every child, young person and family we support.

As a Service Manager within Family Help and Social Care, you will provide strategic direction and senior operational leadership for a key service area, helping ensure children are protected from significant harm, families receive the right support at the right time, and children in care and care leavers experience high-quality, child-centred services.

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible senior leadership role where your judgement, influence and commitment to excellent practice will make a real difference. You will lead a key service area within Family Help and Social Care, supporting Team Managers and staff to deliver safe, effective and child-centred services while helping shape the next stage of improvement across South Gloucestershire.

You will lead through managers, set clear priorities and create the conditions for confident, consistent practice. Using performance, quality, financial and workforce insight, you will help services respond well to demand, prepare for inspection activity, manage resources effectively and continue improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

As a Service Manager at South Gloucestershire Council, you will:

• Provide senior leadership across a key Family Help and Social Care service area, setting clear direction and supporting effective service delivery.
• Lead through managers, developing confident practice, workforce capability and a culture of learning and improvement.
• Use performance, quality, finance and workforce information to respond to complex challenges, work with partners and drive continuous improvement.

• A recognised professional social work qualification, with Social Work England registration.
• Extensive post-qualification experience, including managing social workers and managers within childrens safeguarding, Family Help and Social Care services.
• Strong knowledge of statutory responsibilities, safeguarding, national policy and the legal framework for children and families.
• Proven ability to manage performance, budgets, resources and change, using strong leadership, communication and judgement to drive safe, child-centred improvement.
• You will need to operate with confidence in a complex political, partnership and statutory environment, bringing sound professional judgement, emotional intelligence and clear leadership to decisions that shape services and improve outcomes for children and families.

• Although this post is advertised as a full-time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced leaders who may be seeking 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.

• As part of our benefits package, you will receivegenerous annual leave (pro rata), employeewellbeing support and you will have access to a range ofstaff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that ourdiverse 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 ourtraining and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.
• We arecommitted 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.

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've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

Were making a difference, be part of it!

To view the full job description, please refer to the Service Manager Family Help and Social Care role profile.

Our childrens social care service is rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting the commitment and quality of practice across our teams. As Service Manager for the 0-25 Disabilities Service, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-disciplinary service supporting children, young people and young adults with SEND and disabilities from birth into adulthood.

You will use performance insight, quality assurance and partnership working to shape services that are responsive, well-coordinated and focused on improving outcomes. By setting clear direction, supporting managers to lead with confidence and driving a culture of learning and continuous improvement, you will help us strengthen practice and continue progressing as a Good local authority with ambition for every child, young person and family we support.

You will lead a diverse team of professionals to ensure services are responsive, inclusive, outcome-focused and built around the needs of children, young people and their families. Through strong partnership working, safeguarding leadership and service improvement, you will help shape support that enables children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will lead, manage and develop the 0-25 Disabilities Service, ensuring the Council meets its statutory responsibilities while delivering high-quality, value-for-money services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for service planning, quality assurance, budget oversight, partnership working and strategic improvement activity across services for children and young people with disabilities and SEND.

• Providing strategic and operational leadership for the 0-25 Disabilities Service.
• Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary workforce supporting children, young people and young adults with SEND and disabilities.
• Ensuring safeguarding remains central to service delivery, decision-making and risk management.
• Managing quality, performance and compliance so statutory responsibilities and key measures are consistently achieved.
• Working with education, health, commissioners, voluntary organisations and other partners to deliver coordinated, joined-up support.
• Leading service planning, improvement activity and operational delivery across the service.
• Managing budgets, staffing resources and service performance to ensure value for money and sustainable service delivery.
• Supporting complex case management, risk management and service development activity.
• Contributing to commissioning, market development, transformation activity and future service planning.
• Preparing and presenting reports, recommendations and specialist advice to senior leaders, partners and elected members where required.

• A recognised professional social work qualification, with Social Work England registration.
• Extensive post-qualification experience, including managing social workers and managers within childrens safeguarding and a thorough understanding of current legislation, regulations, policy and practice relating to children, young people, SEND and disability services.
• Strong knowledge of statutory responsibilities, safeguarding, national policy and the legal framework for children and families.
• Proven ability to manage performance, budgets, resources and change, using strong leadership, communication and judgement to drive safe, child-centred improvement.
• You will need to operate with confidence in a complex political, partnership and statutory environment, bringing sound professional judgement, emotional intelligence and clear leadership to decisions that shape services and improve outcomes for children and families.

• Although this post is advertised as a full-time position, we encourage and welcome applications from experienced leaders who may be seeking 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.

• As part of our benefits package, you will receivegenerous annual leave (pro rata), employeewellbeing support and you will have access to a range ofstaff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that ourdiverse 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 ourtraining and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.
• We arecommitted 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.

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've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

Were making a difference, be part of it!

To view the full job description, please refer to the Service Manager 0-25 Disabilities Service role profile

As Waste Technical Support Officer, you will enable the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operation of our in-house recycling and waste disposal services. Working in this varied role, you will combine site-based activity, data analysis, auditing, compliance monitoring and business administration; to improve the way we manage safety, environmental performance, quality standards and operational policy.

• Working with the waste lead, site teams, colleagues, contractors, regulators and partners, you will help improve and develop safety, health, environment and quality to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement.
• You will promote safe working practice and continuously review compliance standards, carrying out site inspections, audits and reviews across our waste facilities, identifying opportunities to improve performance and reduce risk.
• Supporting the management team, you will develop our health and safety reporting systems, monitoring of key performance indicators and performance measures across the waste service. You will also support with compliance for Environment Agency permits, trade effluent consents and other environmental obligations.
• Contributing to carbon, environmental and sustainability reporting, you will support climate ambitions, by using data, reports and performance information to identify trends, highlight risks and support informed decision-making.
• As a good problem solver, you will help identify smarter, innovative ways of working through better use of data, systems and technology and will make a tangible difference to essential public services.

• It is essential that you have good written and numeracy skills, be experienced in the use of excel for calculations, and confident with report writing in various forms.
• We require you to have excellent administrative skills, to effectively maintain accurate records, manage documentation and keep systems up to date, with a strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• You will be able to builds strong relationships and communicates confidently with people at all levels and shows resilience, adaptability and a willingness to challenge the status quo constructively.
• It is key that you are comfortable working with data and using information to identify trends and support decision-making and enjoys learning new systems, technologies and ways of working.
• You must have an interest in continuous improvement and delivering practical business benefits, and be motivated, curious, have a positive approach and happy to take ownership to look for opportunities to make suggest change.

• As part of the Recycling and Waste Disposal team, you'll be based at Dean Road, Yate, with hybrid working, meaning that you will work at home part week and on sites across our four waste sites in Yate, Mangotsfield, Little Stoke and Thornbury.
• You may be required to travel across the authority's waste and recycling sites, therefore, you must either hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle or be able to meet the travel requirements of the role through other suitable means.
• The role involves some evening and occasional weekend work to support disposal activities, which is shared across the team.
• We know nobody arrives with every skill and actively encourage continuous learning and self-development to support you in building new skills, gaining experience and exploring development opportunities that help you reach your potential.

Interviews are to be held week commencing 24th August 2026.

• We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuineflexibility to help them achieve thatwork/life balance .
• As part of our benefits package, you will receivegenerous annual leave (pro rata), employeewellbeing support and you will have access to a range ofstaff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that ourdiverse 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 developedon the basis oftheir 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.

• Were providing essential services across our internal network to ensure we can fully support our community.
• Were positive and forward thinking, always looking for new and innovative ways of working work and were ambitious about the future.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

Were making a difference, be part of it!

To view the full job description, please click this link: Waste Technical Support Officer job description

As a Finance Officer, you will support the delivery of a range of quality and cost-effective financial management services, supporting the place shaping and streetcare finance team .

• As a key point of contact for Transport and Project Managers, you will support them with financial administration tasks, ensuring they are completed accurately and to time.
• Regularly, you will provide financial advice and support to the Senior Accountant and relevant budget holders. This will involve accessing the main and subsidiary accounting systems, utilising spreadsheets, and applying specific software tools.
• It will be key for you to be the main contact for budget holders, preparing quarterly budget monitoring information and contributing to the development of revenue and capital budgets.
• As required, you will ensure a prompt follow-up on requests for information from budget holders.
• It will be your responsibility to co-ordinate the recharges to projects, ensuring that these are completed on time to support monthly monitoring.
• Using your own initiative, you will develop and prioritise work, managing your time to ensure key deadlines are met.
• You will support budget holders in the preparation of grant claims and quarterly monitoring reports, ensuring you meet financial reporting requirements.

• You may hold an Association of Accounting Technicians qualification or be working towards this or have gained equivalent relevant experience working in a similar role.
• It is essential that you have gained knowledge and experience of working in an organisation that delivers a range of quality and cost-effective financial management and support services including the preparation of financial and budget information.
• You need to have strong numeracy and literacy skills and be experienced in report writing, presentations and IT.
• We require you to be able to demonstrate clear and logical thinking in assessing challenges and problem solving.
• Although not essential, you may have knowledge of Microsoft D365.

• Salary will be pro rated to hours worked.
• This role is hybrid, with a mixture of working at our office in Badminton Road, Yate and from home.

Interviews will be held on Monday 17th August 2026.

• As part of our benefits package, you will receivegenerous annual leave (pro rata), employeewellbeing support and you will have access to a range ofstaff discounts , including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
• We recognise that ourdiverse 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 know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuineflexibility to help them achieve thatwork/life balance.
• We trust our team to work in the way which allows them to make the biggest difference, and we continue toinvest in technology to help staff do their jobs to the best of their ability andcelebrate innovation.
• We invest in the careers of our people, and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of ourtraining and development offer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• Were providing essential services across our internal network to ensure we can fully support our community.
• Were positive and forward thinking, always looking for new and innovative ways of working work and were ambitious about the future.

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.
Were making a difference, be part of it!

To view the full job description, please click this link: Finance Officer - Job Description

How you'll make a difference

As a Volunteer Panel Member, you will help make a positive difference in the lives of young people. When a young person aged 10-17 admits an offence, the court may impose a referral order. This is a community-based sentence which lasts between 3-12 months and aims to help the young person understand the impact of their actions and make positive changes for the future.

Chairing Referral Order Panel Meetings, you will work alongside the young person, their parents or carers and Youth Justice professionals to agree a tailored programme of work. You will support them to reflect on their actions, address the causes of their offending behaviour and identify opportunities that will help them avoid further involvement with the police or criminal justice system. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in making positive changes and contributing to safer communities.

As Chair of the Referral Order Panel, you will lead panel meetings and play a key role in supporting young people to make positive changes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating discussions about the offence and its impact in a constructive and supportive manner.
• Encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and reflect on the consequences of their behaviour.
• Agree tailored programmes of work that address offending behaviour and support personal development.
• Promoting opportunities that help young people engage in positive activities, develop new skills and achieve their potential.
• Supporting young people to participate in restorative activities that seek to repair the harm caused by the offence, which may include community-based unpaid work or direct or indirect engagement with victims where appropriate.

• We are looking for someone with excellent communication and active listening skills, who is patient, receptive to guidance and respectful of the perspectives and opinions of others.
• You will be motivated and able to build positive engagement with children and young people.
• You must have the ability to review and interpret written reports, identify areas where support may be beneficial and make informed recommendations for children and their families based on evidence provided by the court.
• It is essential that you are committed to both the initial training programme and any ongoing learning and development required to perform the role effectively.

• Panel meetings are usually held on Thursday evenings at community venues across South Gloucestershire. You are asked to commit to attending one panel meeting every fortnight and to remain in the role for a minimum of 18 months.
• Proposed mandatory training dates are Saturday 12th, 19th and 26th September and Saturday 3rd October 2026. At least one will be in-person.
• 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.

Interviews due to take place on 17th August 2026.

• 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.
• What's special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.

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!

We reserve the right to close this volunteering opportunity before the published closing date should we receive enough applications.

How you'll make a difference

As a Volunteer Panel Member, you will help make a positive difference in the lives of young people. When a young person aged 10-17 admits an offence, the court may impose a referral order. This is a community-based sentence which lasts between 3-12 months and aims to help the young person understand the impact of their actions and make positive changes for the future.

Chairing Referral Order Panel Meetings, you will work alongside the young person, their parents or carers and Youth Justice professionals to agree a tailored programme of work. You will support them to reflect on their actions, address the causes of their offending behaviour and identify opportunities that will help them avoid further involvement with the police or criminal justice system. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people in making positive changes and contributing to safer communities.

As Chair of the Referral Order Panel, you will lead panel meetings and play a key role in supporting young people to make positive changes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating discussions about the offence and its impact in a constructive and supportive manner.
• Encourage young people to take responsibility for their actions and reflect on the consequences of their behaviour.
• Agree tailored programmes of work that address offending behaviour and support personal development.
• Promoting opportunities that help young people engage in positive activities, develop new skills and achieve their potential.
• Supporting young people to participate in restorative activities that seek to repair the harm caused by the offence, which may include community-based unpaid work or direct or indirect engagement with victims where appropriate.

• We are looking for someone with excellent communication and active listening skills, who is patient, receptive to guidance and respectful of the perspectives and opinions of others.
• You will be motivated and able to build positive engagement with children and young people.
• You must have the ability to review and interpret written reports, identify areas where support may be beneficial and make informed recommendations for children and their families based on evidence provided by the court.
• It is essential that you are committed to both the initial training programme and any ongoing learning and development required to perform the role effectively.

• Panel meetings are usually held on Thursday evenings at community venues across South Gloucestershire. You are asked to commit to attending one panel meeting every fortnight and to remain in the role for a minimum of 18 months.
• Proposed mandatory training dates are Saturday 12th, 19th and 26th September and Saturday 3rd October 2026. At least one will be in-person.
• 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.

Interviews due to take place on 17th August 2026.

• 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.
• What's special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.

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!

We reserve the right to close this volunteering opportunity before the published closing date should we receive enough applications.

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join a Good Ofsted-rated team focused on safeguarding and family support in the Patchway area. You will contribute to child protection, children in need and care proceedings, using strengths-based practice to promote safe homes and positive outcomes for children and families.

You will work with children, young people and carers, provide information and support, and uphold safeguarding duties while engaging with partner

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How you\'ll make a difference

South Gloucestershire really stands apart. We are a relatively small local authority with the ambition, investment and professional credibility of a larger organisation, but with the feel of a service where people know one another, managers are visible and practitioners are not lost in the system.

The team you will join is rated Good by Ofsted, and we are committed to maintaining and building on this strong foundation. As a social worker, you will play an important role in helping us continue to improve the support we provide to children, young people and families.

You will listen to children and young people, place their voices at the centre of your work, and build effective relationships with families and partner agencies. Through strengths-based practice, sound professional judgement and a shared commitment to continuous improvement, you will help families develop the confidence, resilience and support networks they need so that children and young people can live in happy, healthy and safe homes.

• You would be working within an established team of experienced social workers who undertake statutory social work in the areas of Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CiN) and the initial stages of Children in Care (CiC), as well as working within the Public Law Outline and Care Proceedings.
• 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.
• You will provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children to enjoy and achieve social inclusion.
• You are responsible for fulfilling a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, develop plans and provide services where appropriate. You will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved.
• It will be key for you to ensure vulnerable children and young people are protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services.

• You to be a qualified Social Worker (or pending award).
• Be eligible for registration to practice with Social Work England (SWE).
• 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.

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 North Locality Hub in Patchway but final location may be amended as needed through the social care reform process and likely will form part of the future Family Help Hubs.
• 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 be held week commencing 10th August 2026.

• 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)

Newly Qualified Social Worker 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!

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