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Advanced Social Worker (Children) | South Glos | £41/hr Hybrid

Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire
Contract: Advanced Social Worker (Children) | Contract | Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week (Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-16:30)
Rate: Up to £41.00 per hour
Contract until April 2026
DBS: Enhanced Children required
Driving: Private vehicle required

Join South Gloucestershire Council as an Advanced Social Worker (Children). This contract role offers hybrid working and the chance to make a real impact in children's services. You'll work with a supportive team, handling complex cases and contributing to positive outcomes for children and families. Interviews are occurring now-apply promptly!

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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