Social Worker Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Social Worker – Gloucester Locality Team

• Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester
• Salary: £38,220 – £40,777 per year
• Hours: 37 per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing Date: 14 December 2025
• Reference: 11055

Join Us and Help Shape Lives in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire County Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Gloucester Locality Team. Based in the centre of Gloucester with easy links to the M5, our service combines office, community, and home-based working, with free parking available when you’re on-site.

Whether you’re already working locally or planning a move to the South West, we’d love to hear from you. Qualified Social Workers relocating from within the UK may also be eligible for a relocation package of up to £8,000 (subject to conditions).

If you are already living and working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, have at least one year’s experience in an Adults Social Work role, and hold current Social Work England registration, you may also be able to transfer your Certificate of Sponsorship when joining us. You can read more about UK Skilled Worker visa rules on the official government website:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

What the Role Involves

Our vision is simple: to help adults in Gloucestershire live fulfilling, independent, and empowered lives. We want the people we support to have genuine choice and control over their care, and access to services that use resources creatively and responsibly.

As part of our Locality Team, you will:

• Work directly with adults and their families to promote independence and wellbeing
• Build strong, trusting relationships with community partners, health services, and voluntary organisations
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred social work practice
• Contribute to assessments, support plans, safeguarding work, and risk management
• Bring professional curiosity, compassion, and creativity to every interaction

You will be joining a service that values learning, innovation, and teamwork. We are proud of our positive culture and are committed to supporting Social Workers to thrive—professionally and personally.

About Gloucestershire

From the Cotswolds’ rolling landscapes to the buzz of Gloucester and Cheltenham, the county offers a rich blend of rural charm and city life. Whether you enjoy countryside walks, historic sites, family-friendly events, arts venues, or lively cultural festivals, Gloucestershire has something for you.

Who We’re Looking For

To join us, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Completed ASYE (or equivalent experience of 2+ years in a statutory setting)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• A full and valid driving licence (reasonable adjustments will be considered under the Equality Act)

We value kindness, respect, integrity, and collaboration. If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we’ll support you with the training, supervision, and professional pathways you need to succeed.

What We Offer

We work hard to support our communities—and equally hard to support our staff. Benefits include:

• Up to £8,000 relocation support (subject to qualifying criteria)
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after five years
• Ability to buy up to 10 additional days of leave each year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Regular reflective supervision and supportive management
• A positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Family-friendly policies
• Discount schemes for supermarkets and high-street retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to staff networks including Prism (LGBTQ+) and the Young Employees Network

Hybrid working arrangements are available, giving you the chance to balance home and office environments in a way that suits you and the service.

Ready to Apply?

When completing your application, please refer to the job criteria and explain—using clear examples—how your skills, experience, and values make you suitable for the role.

We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

The council welcomes applications from candidates requiring sponsorship, subject to Home Office regulations and standard pre-employment checks.

Please note:

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check
• Applicants for customer-facing roles must demonstrate fluent spoken English in line with the Immigration Act 2016

If you’re ready to take the next step and begin your journey with us, click Apply today.
Together, we can continue to make Gloucestershire a place where people—and professionals—can truly thrive.