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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Retention payment

Job summary

Pro Social Partners, in partnership with Herefordshire Council, is recruiting a permanent Social Worker for the Family Help service in Hereford. You will manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales while collaborating with multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and drive lasting change.

The role emphasises safeguarding, core group coordination and ensuring the child\'s voice is central in all planning.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Social Work

Education

Social Work degree

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.