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Children's homes recruitment

At Gloucestershire County Council, we want every child and young person in our care, including our care leavers, to thrive close to the people and places that matter to them. That means growing up within the county, staying connected to their family and friends, and continuing at the schools they know and love.

To make this ambition a reality, we’re expanding and developing our own children’s homes here in Gloucestershire, and we’re building exceptional teams to bring them to life.

We’re Recruiting: Be Part of Something Meaningful

Over the coming months, we’ll be advertising a wide range of senior roles and frontline practitioner positions across our newly registered homes and those progressing through registration. Everyone who joins us will become part of our dedicated, compassionate, and ambitious children’s services workforce.

Who we’re looking for:

  • If you already hold a Level 3 qualification in children’s residential care and have sector experience — we’d love to hear from you.
  • But qualifications aren’t everything. If you’re passionate about making a difference, have the right values, and want a role with purpose, we want to talk to you too.
  • We welcome applications from people seeking a new career in children’s social care, who are ready to play a vital role in supporting our most vulnerable children and young people.

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll support you to grow.

Outstanding Training & Career Development

Our class‑leading Social Work Academy will support you every step of the way with:

  • A dedicated training and development programme
  • Opportunities to gain qualifications
  • Professional accreditation support

You’ll join a workforce that invests in you as much as you invest in the children you care for.

Learning From Lived Experience

We’re incredibly proud of our 15 Ambassadors — young people with lived experience of Children’s Social Care and Early Help who work within our Participation Team.

Ambassadors play a key role in our recruitment and training. If you join us, you’ll receive bespoke training led by our Ambassadors, including:

  • Their experiences and insights
  • Practical guidance
  • Their nationally recognised "Language That Cares" resources

This is part of our commitment to ensuring children’s voices are heard in everything we do.

A Trauma‑Informed, Child‑Centred Approach

We’re committed to working in a trauma‑informed way and ensuring children, young people, and families receive the right support at the right time. Our strong partnerships across the county help us deliver the highest standards of care.

If you want to be part of a forward‑thinking, sector‑leading Children’s Services team — one that’s influencing practice across the Southwest — we would love to welcome you.

 Stay Connected

We’ll be sharing all our upcoming opportunities on this page — so please check back regularly. Your next meaningful career move could be right here with us.

Follow us on social media @GCCSocialWork (Facebook & X), we’ll post all opportunities as they go live.

If you have any questions or queries please reach out to ChildrenHomeRecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk