Children’s Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support

Company: WMJobs
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Location: Hereford
Job Description:

Title

Children’s Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum (HC8). Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum. Welcome payment: £10,000. Retention payment: £2,000 – £4,000 depending on team. Relocation package: up to £10,000.

Contract & Hours

Permanent, 37 hours per week.

Location

Multiple locations: Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Hereford.

Responsibilities

Work directly with children, young people and families to create meaningful change. Build trusting relationships, offer early help and support, and take decisive action where necessary to ensure safety. Collaborate with families and professionals to deliver holistic care.

About You / Qualities

  • Passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families.
  • Skilled in assessment, planning and delivering interventions.
  • Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively and creatively.
  • Resilient, reflective and confident in making difficult decisions.
  • Able to work effectively within a supportive team.
  • Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).

Reasonable Adjustments

  • Disability confident scheme—disability applicants are prioritized.
  • Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist applicants receive preference under the Armed Forces Covenant.
  • Herefordshire care leaver applicants are supported under the care leaver scheme.

Sponsorship

Only Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for successful UK‑resident candidates with at least two years of UK experience.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026