About the role
Having recently launched our Kinship Local Offer, this is an exciting time to join the Local Authority and play a key role in shaping and strengthening support for Kinship Foster Carers across the county. The Kinship Support Team works closely with carers and children's social workers to ensure children grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing homes. The team oversees all private fostering arrangements within the county, an important safeguarding responsibility, including regular visits to children and young people to ensure their wellbeing and that placements meet statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide supervision, guidance and practical support to kinship foster carers to help them thrive in their role.
- Conduct regular visits to children and young people.
- Ensure placements meet statutory requirements.
- Work closely with children's social workers to coordinate care.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid right to work in the UK or eligible for sponsorship.
- A full driving licence and willingness to drive.
- DBS clearance (Enhanced Adults and Children's).
- Completed ASYE year (if qualified after 2012).
- Ability to demonstrate spoken English fluency for customer-facing role (Immigration Act 2016).
- Compliance with Equality Act (2010) – please declare disability status when applying.
Benefits
- Pay: £39,152 – £47,181 per annum subject to experience.
- £2,000 retention payment.
- £4,000 welcome payment.
- Up to £8,000 relocation allowance.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- 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 additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff).
- Family‑friendly policies and benefits.
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular robust supervision.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential counselling and advice, available 24 hours a day.
- In‑house Occupational Health service.
- Employee discount scheme.
- Employee networks – Prism (LGBT+) and Young Employees Network.
- Career development and qualification opportunities.
- Access to Social Work Academy.
- Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply).
- Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply).
Equal Opportunity
If you are an internal applicant who considers yourself to have a disability, please declare your disability status when applying and we will consider you for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential shortlisting criteria.
Workplace Flexibility
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service needs and individual choice, with a mix of remote and office working.
Supervising Social Worker in Gloucester 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
