Social Worker - Family Help | £10K Golden Hello + £5K Retention

Pro Social Partners Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £10,000

Retention £5,000

Job summary

Herefordshire Council is hiring a permanent Social Worker for the Family Help service in Hereford. You will manage a caseload across Child in Need and Child Protection, carrying out comprehensive assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.

The role emphasizes partnership with families and multi‑agency colleagues to mitigate risk and drive lasting change, with the child’s voice at the center of every decision.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Children's Social Care with ASYE completed.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, across CIN and CP.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Collaborate with families and multi‑agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to assessments and planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Social Work degree

Registered Social Worker (SW England)

Job description

Social Worker - Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire

Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 (package up to £55,777)

Golden Hello: £10,000

Retention Payment: £5,000

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Herefordshire Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Family Help service, with one of the most generous welcome packages in the country.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Children's Social Care (ASYE completed).
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Herefordshire Council?

• £10,000 Golden Hello plus £5,000 retention - a total package of up to £55,777.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.