Our vision
We strive to give every child and young person the best start in life, the chance to thrive and the foundation to step confidently into adulthood.
Our commitment
These aren’t just words on a page; they shape every plan, every conversation, every decision we make.
Partnership
We collaborate across agencies for better outcomes
Reflection and growth
We welcome feedback, own our mistakes and learn from them
Support for staff
We back our people so they can do their best work
Find your place in one of our teams
Each of our teams plays a vital part in ensuring a young person’s voice is heard and their needs are met.
0-25 Disabilities Service:
In our 0–25 team, you’ll work alongside passionate social workers and occupational therapists supporting children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This is a specialist role that combines statutory safeguarding with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act to deliver person-centred support. If you’re looking for meaningful, relationship-based work that makes a difference for children and young people with disabilities – this is a team where your skills and compassion will truly count.
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Access and Response:
This is the front door to our children’s social care service – a fast-paced, responsive team where no two days are the same. You’ll manage referrals, carry out initial assessments and lead immediate safeguarding responses. If you thrive in a dynamic setting where quick thinking, strong analysis and early action can change lives – this team will offer you challenge, purpose and great peer support.
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Corporate Parenting:
Join a team that’s dedicated to children and young people in care and leaving care. Whether it’s fostering, adoption or supporting young people on their journey to independence – every part of this service is focused on helping them feel safe, valued and ready for the future. You’ll work closely with carers, families and other professionals to build stable, lasting relationships and help young people thrive. It’s a role that rewards both heart and skill.
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Social Care Locality Teams:
Our locality teams are rooted in the communities they serve – Kingswood (South), Patchway (North) and Yate (Central). These are our long-term support teams, offering relationship-based social work that covers safeguarding, child protection, child in need planning and care proceedings. If you’re passionate about building trust, creating lasting change and working collaboratively with families and local partners – this is where you can really make an impact.
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Preventative Services:
Our Preventative Services team works with families facing complex challenges – offering practical, hands-on support from pre-birth right through to 18. You’ll work alongside schools, health services and specialist teams to support whole-family change, reduce risks and build resilience. It’s rewarding, varied work where you’ll help families take positive steps forward – together.
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How we work
Everything we do is guided by a clear and compassionate framework, ensuring our support for children, young people and families is effective, respectful and always child-centred. Our practice model is built on three core elements:
Signs of safety
We believe in focusing on strengths and building relationships. This approach puts children, young people and families at the very heart of decision-making. We identify what’s working well, create safety through collaboration and empower families to be part of their own solutions.
Systemic practice
We look at the whole picture. It’s not just about the child, but also their relationships, their family, their community and their place in the wider world. This holistic view helps us understand the full context, break down barriers and build support that is tailored and truly long-term.
Trauma-informed
We understand that difficult experiences can have a lasting impact. By recognising and responding to the effects of trauma and adversity, we can better support each child’s emotional wellbeing and help them feel safe, valued and heard.
"The support I've had in my career has been amazing, it's helped me become the social worker I am today. When you see those children being protected and receiving the right care, that's when you get to say, yes, I've made a difference in the family's lives."
Michell
Social Worker
"The training and support you receive here is fantastic, the council wants you to develop as best as you can. It's very supportive and a great organisation to be part of. I feel very fortunate to be able to do this work, the connections that you make with people are really purposeful and I find the work inspiring."
Rich
Senior Social Worker
"I love what I do. I was supported to get my degree in social care, which was a way of progressing in my career and getting a degree without becoming a full-time student. It weas the perfect way to continue working and earning a salary whilst being able to train. That made me realise South Gloucestershire Council was the right place for me."
Jodie
Social Worker
Your difference starts here
Whether you’re newly qualified or looking to grow your social care career, there’s a place for you here – where every moment counts and every child is even more important.
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