Social Worker for Children in Care Team

Randstad Staffing; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Children Social Worker to join the Herefordshire Council for Children in Care Team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Professional development budget

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified social worker.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Children & Young People in Care Team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to improving and protecting children and young people.

Skills

Collaboration

Support

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Children Social Worker Position

Are you an experienced Children Social Worker? Do you have a passion for helping others? If so, Randstad is recruiting for a Children Social Worker to join the Herefordshire Council for Children in Care Team. This is a full-time role offering up to £40,000 annually.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
• Starting salary: HC8 £35,235 - £39,513 per annum
• Market rate supplement: +£5,000 per year
• Welcome payment: £10,000 for experienced social workers
• Relocation support: up to £10,000
• Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Professional development: dedicated time and budget for career growth
• Career progression: clear pathways to senior roles
• Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time, job-share, part-time, and home working in some cases
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Additional perks: retail, leisure, holiday, and health discounts and savings

Responsibilities:

• Work within the Children & Young People in Care Team, applying your knowledge and experience to support and make a difference.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure the child's voice is heard.
• Contribute to improving and protecting children and young people within the local authority.
• Be part of a supportive environment that values staff achievements, provides recognition, and offers ongoing training opportunities.

Requirements:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified social worker
• Social Work Degree or equivalent qualification
• Enhanced DBS clearance

If interested, please contact Shravanti at 020-3878-3435 or apply below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business for temporary staffing and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.