Children’s Social Worker CIC (PERM) #OR6846

Semester.co.uk; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for Children in Care. This permanent position offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and a focus on professional development, this role is ideal for someone passionate about child welfare. The position includes a welcome payment and relocation support, ensuring a smooth transition for the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Career progression pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Retail, leisure, holiday, and health discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, particularly with children in care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure children's voices are heard.
• Make a positive impact on the local authority.

Skills

Collaboration

Relational Practice

Child Protection

Job description

Children’s Social Worker CIC (PERM) #OR6846

Please be aware this is a Permanent post to start ASAP.

Job Title: Social Worker – Children in Care

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year, total £40,235 – £44,513)

Welcome payment: £10,000

Relocation package: up to £10,000 available

Contract: Permanent

The Role

Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team, you will bring your knowledge and experience to a supportive team, making a difference. You will collaborate with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard.

This is an exciting opportunity to impact the local authority positively and help improve and protect children and young people.

We value our staff by celebrating achievements, recognizing good practice, and providing a supportive, developmental environment. Good training opportunities are regularly offered.

We Offer

• A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our pension and benefits scheme.
• Market rate supplement: +£5,000 per year
• Welcome payment: £10,000 for experienced social workers
• Relocation support of up to £10,000
• Pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Professional development: protected time and budget for career growth
• Career progression pathways to senior social worker
• Annual leave: 31 days plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time, job-share, part-time, and some home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Perks including retail, leisure, holiday, and health discounts

About Us

Herefordshire is a scenic, historic county on the border with Wales, known for its unspoilt countryside and lively towns. Our priority is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life, supported by dedicated, professional staff committed to relational practice and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in staff training and development, fostering a strong team ethos focused on making a positive impact on children and families. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, with thorough pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are open to flexible working requests. We also prioritize supporting individuals with disabilities, Armed Forces members, and Herefordshire care leavers.

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

• Excellent weekly pay rate
• Strong management support
• Desirable location with good transport links
• Stable, supportive working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk

• Ongoing training opportunities
• Competitive pay
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS
• Support from a dedicated team and a personal consultant
• Various roles in preferred locations

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