Adults Social Worker – Gloucester Locality Team
Shire Hall, Gloucester City Centre
Full-Time Locum Opportunities
£35 per hour + weekly allowances | Guaranteed 3-month placement
We’re delighted to be supporting Gloucester’s Locality Team as they welcome an experienced Adults Social Workers to join their welcoming, values-led service. Based at Shire Hall in the heart of the city, this team is passionate about delivering meaningful, person-centred support to the people of Gloucestershire.
About the RoleOur Social Workers listen deeply to what matters most to the people they support — helping them stay connected to their community, maintain independence, and rebuild control during times of crisis.
The service uses the Three Conversations approach, a strengths-based model that focuses on people, their networks, and the community around them.
You’ll be joining a team that truly understands the realities of frontline practice and ensures you have the support, guidance and manageable caseloads needed to make a real difference every day.
What You Need*SWE registration
*Completed ASYE or equivalent experience in a statutory adults’ social work setting
*Experience within Adult Social Care, ideally including multi-agency and court work
*Knowledge of relevant legislation, models, and theories in Adults Social Work
*Full UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act)
What’s On Offer*£35 per hour
*£150 weekly accommodation/mileage allowance (T&Cs apply)
*Capped caseloads of 25
*Guaranteed initial 3-month placement (with potential to extend)
*Remote / agile working:
*First 2 weeks office-based for a robust induction
*Then approx. 2–3 days per week in Gloucestershire for visits/meetings/supervision
*Regular supervision and excellent line management support
*Supportive, collaborative team environment
Benefits of working for Hoop:
*20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
*Your local agency based in Cardiff
*Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
*PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
*Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
*Twice weekly payroll
*Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
*Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD)
*Refer a friend scheme available
*Birthday gifts
*Wellbeing sessions
Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.
If you’re passionate about strengths-based practice and want to join a locality team that genuinely values its Social Workers, I’d love to chat. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment today.