Benefits
At South Gloucestershire Council, we’ll support you at every moment. We’re a positive, pro-active team, with supportive management who listen to ideas, and act on them – fast. We’re absolutely focused on providing an excellent service; we keep workloads manageable, we welcome flexible working and we’re recognised for the opportunities we provide for career development, training and secondment.
Professional Development
Professional development proactively encouraged and supported. Our CPD Offer
Career Advancement
Progress to senior social worker level, without having to wait for vacancies to open
Relocation Packages
Relocation support up to £8,000
Shared ownership
Shared ownership homes guide for Children’s Social Worker and Team Managers moving to the area to take up employment with South Gloucestershire Council.
£3,000 recruitment payment
For experienced social workers joining our Children’s Teams
Competitive Salaries
Annual salary increments (subject to limits) and pay increase in accordance with agreed national figures
Flexible Working
Flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and in some instances, home working
Social Worker Parking
Access to on site parking for front line social workers
Holiday Entitlement
Generous holiday entitlement, flexi-leave and option to purchase additional leave
Avon Pension Fund
Contributory CARE scheme, with no administration costs. Further details can be found here
Market Rate Supplement
Annual £3,000 ‘retention payment’, payable to those with two years’ service in eligible roles
Staff Benefits – My Lifestyle Scheme
Save money on everyday purchases, childcare and cycle purchase programmes. Further information
Social Work England registration fees paid
South Gloucestershire Council fully reimburse your Social Work England registration and renewal fees