Social Worker - Safeguarding & Support

About The Role
Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding and Support
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £40,235 - £44,513)
Welcome payment: £5,000 after 6 months completion in post
Location: Multiple locations – Ross on Wye, Leominster, Hereford
Relocation package: up to £10,000 available
Contract: permanent
Closing Date: 09/03/2025
Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

The Role
We are looking for passionate, skilled, and committed Social Workers for our Safeguarding & Support teams. You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. You should be confident in managing a complex caseload, with strong report writing skills and experience of giving oral evidence. You will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire Council Safeguarding & Support Teams
The Children’s Safeguarding & Support teams are based across 3 localities with good transport links. The staff are welcoming and always keen to offer help and guidance. There are 6 teams made up of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, and Social Workers, alongside a supporting team of family support workers. Regular supervision takes place each month with an allocated supervisor available for both formal and informal sessions.

We Offer

• Social Worker starting Salary: HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 per annum
• Market rate supplement: plus £5,000 per year
• Welcome payment: £5,000 for experienced social workers
• Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
• Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Professional development: protected time and budget for career development
• Career progression: clear pathways to senior social worker level
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Flexible working: options for flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling

About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county with a focus on keeping children safe and giving them a great start in life. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach. We believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and will consider requests for flexible working arrangements.