At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in need, delivering therapeutic interventions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Join Gloucestershire County Council, a supportive local authority focused on child welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Informal chats available for interested candidates; strong focus on professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in a positive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in family support and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 37280 - 40777 £ per year.
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Location: Shire Hall, The Link, Ground Floor
Salary: 37,280 - 40,777 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 02/08/2026
This post is open to job share.
We are currently recruiting for Senior Family Support Worker to join our dedicated Turn Around for Children and the Family Drug & Alcohol Court (TACS).
Reward and Support
- Between 37,280 - 40,777 per annum subject to experience (pro rata for part-time staff)
- 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)
About the role
Turn Around for Children and the Family Drug & Alcohol Court (TACS) is a multidisciplinary service of 15, working out of Shire Hall (Barbican Wing) in Gloucester, covering the county. We manage and deliver the problem-solving, collaborative court which is the Family Drug and Alcohol Court. We work intensively and therapeutically with families who are in family proceedings who have addictions and other co-existing issues, such as poor wellbeing and physical health, and whose intimate relationships are a cause of harm to children.
We are a flexible service, and we like to work together across disciplines, delivering our interventions in our offices, in court, in homes, communities and schools. You will work closely with social workers, health visitors and speech and language therapists, all of whom are in our service.
This vacancy is for a very important role in the Turn Around for Children Service, focusing on working with our children. Ideally, we need someone who is an experienced Thrive assessor and can also deliver therapeutic Theraplay interventions with children, parents and carers. We have a strong and relentless focus on building a child's resilience to improve their life-long outcomes. This is a unique opportunity and an innovative role.
If you are interested in the role but unsure if you have the experience or skills, we strongly advise that you contact Jane or Pat for an informal chat. You can even visit us and have a closer look at what we do before you apply.
About You
As well as your experience, there are some requirements 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 Jane Marriott, Service Manager, or Pat Doherty, Senior Family Support Worker, Thrive Assessor.
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 12th and 13th August 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 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.
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.
Senior Family Support Worker, Permanent employer: Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With flexible hybrid working options and opportunities for professional growth, staff are encouraged to develop their skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in care.
Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County Council Recruitment Team
