Social Worker

Worcestershire County Council; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council in Malvern is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Malvern Hills Area Social Work Team. You will manage your own caseload, advocate for clients, and work with health colleagues to secure necessary support packages. The role offers hybrid office/home working and ongoing professional development.

The salary ranges from £32,061 to £41,771, with a £3,000 market forces supplement, and involves a permanent, full-time position with 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Have the ability to approve and purchase support for clients to enable positive changes.
• Advocate for clients and work in partnership with health colleagues and other partners.
• Be actively supported with opportunities to be creative and search for strength-based solutions.
• Work in a team with weekly reflective practice and a hybrid model of office and home-based working.

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker
Salary: £32,061 - £41,771 (depending on experience). This offer also includes a £3000 market forces supplement.
37 Hours per week
Team/Location: Malvern Area Team atMalvern and Upton upon Severn
Permanent, Full-time

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Malvern Hills Area Social Work Team. Are you enthusiastic, dynamic, and want to join a dedicated and very supportive team delivering Adult Social Care across a picturesque and historic Malvern Hills area of Worcestershire? If so, then this vacancy is just right for you.

In Worcestershire we have adopted the 3 Conversation model of practice which involves a strength-based approach to working with people. You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and have the ability to approve and purchase support packages to support people to make positive changes in their life. You will need to have the confidence to advocate for our clients and work in partnership with health colleagues, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers. You will be actively supported and given the opportunities to be creative, innovative and search for strength-based solutions.

We are a very supportive and friendly team. We promote a positive team culture and learning environment which includes weekly reflective practice and catch-up sessions, along with a hybrid model of office and home-based working.

You will be offered on-going training and professional development opportunities, monthly supervision, and a warm, supportive working environment where your contribution with be valued within a team of members who value and support each other.

“I joined the Malvern team having worked in a lot of other local authorities. We are a supportive and experienced team, and I have made good friends. Most of the team have worked here for years and are happy to share their knowledge and experience. We cover a mix of small towns and rural areas, and working in an area of outstanding natural beauty is an added bonus. But best of all, as an experienced social worker I can authorise funding of up to £250 a week, which reflects the trust Worcestershire place in social workers and social care workers. Managers understand the pressures facing the whole of adult social care and I feel listened to and valued by colleagues.“

“The Malvern Hills team is a very supportive and welcoming place to be. I have worked for the team for 5 years and I still enjoy my job. Management are fantastic and our colleagues are great to work with. Everyone in the team encourages you to grow and improve – there is always someone around to help you if you need it.”

What people we support say:

“C has been an excellent Social Care Worker. She’s been a true professional with the right amount of compassion and understanding, a real asset to Social Services.”

“I believe V managed this massive achievement because of her fantastic listening and communication skills, I please ask that should you have any reward initiatives within your department, service etc then please highly recommend V to be nominated”.

“I would just like to thank you for all your help with mum over the years. You have always been there for us when we needed help with mum. It's been a long journey and your advice, guidance, sympathy and understanding has been greatly appreciated by the whole family.”

For an informal conversation and further information please feel free to contact Malvern Hills Area Manager, Laura Carroll on tel. [phone].

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 19th September 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: Week commencing of 28th September 2026