Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) at Gloucestershire County Council

Job Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team.

This full-time opportunity is based in the heart of the city, with great access routes to the M5.

The Council welcomes applications from Skilled Workers already living and working in the UK who have a minimum of one year’s experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, are currently registered with Social Work England (SWE), and are looking to move their Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire.

Qualified Social Workers looking to move to Gloucestershire can receive a relocation allowance of up to £8,000, subject to qualifying conditions.

Job Details

• Employer: Gloucestershire County Council

• Job Title: Social Worker

• Location: Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

• Salary: £39,481 – £42,123 per annum

• Job Type: Full-time

• Team: Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team

• Closing Date: 25 October 2026

Salary and Relocation Allowance

Skilled Worker Social Worker

• Salary: £39,481 per annum

• Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000 for eligible applicants.

Experienced Adults Social Worker

• Salary: £40,444 – £42,123 per annum

• Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000 for eligible applicants.

The relocation allowance is subject to qualifying conditions and terms and conditions.

It can be used towards the cost of relocating to Gloucestershire for qualified Social Workers.

About the Role

Gloucestershire County Council’s vision for the people it works with is for them to lead full and active lives, where they are supported to be as independent as possible.

The Council wants people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive, with access to services that use resources creatively.

To achieve this vision, Gloucestershire County Council focuses on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice, allowing them to focus on people first.

The Council is committed to transforming lives and reinvigorating social work across the county through its #makethedifference approach.

Further information about this work is available in the Council’s Community Care Editorial.

Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team

The full-time Social Worker opportunity is within Gloucestershire County Council’s Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team.

The team is based in the heart of the city, with great access routes to the M5.

For more information about the team, applicants can visit the Council’s “Meet the Teams” webpage.

Applicants who would like an informal discussion with the Team Manager can contact:

Email: ASCRecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Be a qualified Social Worker in the UK.

• Have a minimum of one year’s experience working in an Adults Social Worker role if applying as a Skilled Worker seeking to move Certificate of Sponsorship.

• Be currently registered with Social Work England (SWE).

• Hold a full driving licence.

• Be willing to drive, although exceptions under the Equality Act may apply.

• Demonstrate the behaviours and approach that reflect Gloucestershire County Council’s values.

The Council’s values guide how employees work, treat each other and contribute to the organisation’s culture.

Full training and support will be provided to help successful applicants succeed in their roles.

Employee Benefits

Gloucestershire County Council offers the following rewards package:

• Annual Leave: 25.5 days, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays.

• Additional Leave: Option to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time employees).

• Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Regular formal and informal support.

• Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Clear career progression pathways to support professional and personal development.

• Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM.

• Reimbursement of professional Social Work registration fees.

• Family-friendly policies and benefits to support employees and their families.

• Staff discount scheme offering savings with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing free, confidential counselling and advice, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Access to employee networks, including Prism (LGBT+) Network and the Young Employees Network.

About Gloucestershire County Council

Gloucestershire offers enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside, and a wide range of exciting days out, attractions and events.

The county provides a mix of rural and city locations, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Gloucestershire County Council offers an opportunity to become part of a welcoming, passionate, innovative and highly supportive team.

The Council is committed to attracting and retaining excellent people to serve Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.

Its aim is to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables employees to bring their whole selves to work and realise their full potential.

Location and Commuting

Gloucestershire is within commuting distance of many locations.

Applicants can view the Council’s commuting times map for further information.

Interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland are encouraged to contact Gloucestershire County Council to discuss their applications.

Application Requirements

Applicants should prepare their applications with consideration for the criteria outlined in the Job Description.

Applications should include:

• Examples of why the applicant should be considered for the role.

• Relevant experience.

• Skills that the applicant would bring to the position.

• Knowledge relevant to the role.

The Job Profile is available under:

Social Worker Adults Job Profile

Certificate of Sponsorship

Gloucestershire County Council will consider sponsorship for these roles in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

This opportunity is open to Skilled Workers who:

• Are already living and working in the UK.

• Have at least one year’s experience working in an Adults Social Worker role.

• Are currently registered with Social Work England (SWE).

• Are looking to move their Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

The Council expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

English Language Requirements

Under the Immigration Act 2016, anyone appointed to a customer-facing role must be able to demonstrate the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role confidently in fluent English.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Gloucestershire County Council aims to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.

The Council is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment where employees can realise their full potential.

Disability Confident Scheme

Internal applicants who consider themselves to have a disability under the Equality Act 2010 should declare this by emailing:

Email: recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk

This information is not currently covered in the application due to a technical error.

Providing this information allows eligible internal applicants to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the Council’s Disability Confident pledge if they meet all essential criteria.

It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

For this purpose, a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Additional Recruitment Information

Applications from Gloucestershire County Council employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at the shortlisting stage.

The Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and/or the needs of the service.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

How to Apply

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