Social Workers

Hoople Ltd; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Career progression

31 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fees

Pick your perks

Job summary

Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is actively seeking dynamic, self-motivated Social Workers to join our welcoming and supportive team. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to immerse yourself in a fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment.

We take safeguarding seriously and require registration with Social Work England, a qualifying degree, and a commitment to promoting welfare for children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Must be registered Social Worker with Social Work England and hold a qualifying degree.
• Deep understanding of current legislation and its real-world impact.
• Drive to pursue qualifications such as Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external agencies to build strong partnerships.
• Holds a full, clean driving licence and is ready to operate throughout the county.

Responsibilities

• Transform lives with Care Act Assessments and bespoke support plans.
• Navigate complex situations using Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, and related tasks.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure holistic care.
• Engage in regular supervision and opportunities to specialize in your area of interest.
• Be part of safeguarding commitments and promote welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Legislation knowledge

Practice Education qualification (asp

Education

Social Work degree (qualifying)

Job description

Social Worker (Adult Social Care),

• Take on a thrilling variety of adult social work, from Care Act Assessments and person-centred support planning to Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 Enquiries.
• Apply your experience working with diverse adult populations, including those with physical and learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older adults.
• Work with a strength-based approach to empower individuals and champion independence.
• Engage in crucial CHC and s117 work to ensure seamless support.
• Thrive in a supportive culture that offers regular supervision and celebrates your professional growth.

You Will

• Transform lives with comprehensive Care Act Assessments and bespoke support plans.
• Navigate complex situations with expertise in Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, and more.
• Collaborate fearlessly with a variety of partner agencies to ensure holistic care.
• Never stop growing with regular supervision and funded opportunities to specialize in your area of interest., Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the "Armed Forces Covenant".
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are 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 check.

Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is actively seeking dynamic, self-motivated, and professionally confident Social Workers to join our welcoming and supportive team. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to immerse yourself in a fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment.,

We're looking for an advocate with:

• Is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and holds a qualifying degree.
• Has a deep understanding of current legislation and its real-world impact.
• Possesses the drive to potentially pursue qualifications in Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Collaborates effectively with external agencies to build strong partnerships.
• Holds a full, clean driving license and is ready to explore our vibrant county

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £37,563 to £42,123 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance)
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Why Choose Us?

• A warm welcome: We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can develop close relationships with colleagues.
• Your future is bright: With clear pathways for career progression, your professional journey here is limited only by your ambition.
• Work/life harmony: We champion flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working, to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally.
• Perks that matter: Enjoy competitive pay, a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays, a robust pension scheme, and our "Pick your Perks" benefits program.
• A supportive culture: Our Employee Assistance Programme and focus on staff wellbeing are paramount, especially given the challenging but rewarding nature of social work.