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Job Description

About the Role

Join Gloucestershire County Council as a Senior Social Worker in United States. This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Title: Senior Social Worker Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 2nd Floor Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum Hours per Week: 37.

Key Responsibilities

  • under the Care Act 2014 and the Hospital Discharge and Community Support Guidance.
  • A core part of the team is based within the acute hospitals: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
  • Working closely with health colleagues, the team supports complex discharge planning, undertakes safeguarding enquiries within the acute hospitals, and provides social care support to wards.
  • The team also plays a vital role in the Integrated Flow Hub, contributing pathway decision‑making to support patient flow and safe discharges.

Benefits & Compensation

  • a disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long
  • term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Gloucestershire County Council as a Senior Social Worker.

Key Skills

Social Work PracticeRisk AssessmentCase ManagementSafeguardingDischarge PlanningCare Act 2014 KnowledgeEvidence-based PracticePrioritizationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPromoting Independence

Requirements

Must possess a social work qualification, be SWE registered, and have completed the ASYE programme with at least 2 years of post-completion experience. Requires up-to-date knowledge of legislation and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Gloucestershire County Council is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Gloucestershire County Council lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $47k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work Practice, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Safeguarding, Discharge Planning, Care Act 2014 Knowledge, Evidence-based Practice, Prioritization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provide expert social work practice in complex situations to support people discharged from hospital in the Pathway 1 workstream. Coordinate care and manage high levels of risk to promote independence and ensure safe recovery at home.

Benefits package: 25.5 to 30.5 days annual leave, Option to purchase additional leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, Regular formal and informal support, Training and development opportunities, Career progression pathways, Professional Social Work registration fee reimbursement, Family friendly policies. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Gloucestershire County Council

Government Administration
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
2-5

Benefits & Perks

25.5 to 30.5 days annual leave
Option to purchase additional leave
Local Government Pension Scheme
Regular formal and informal support
Training and development opportunities
Career progression pathways
Professional Social Work registration fee reimbursement
Family friendly policies

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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