C&YP Social Worker Family Help – North Locality

About The Role

Job Title: Social Worker – Family Help -NorthLocality

Salary: HC8 £36,363 – £40,777 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £41,363 – £45,777)

Welcome payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

Closing date: 05/07/2026

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Family Help team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

• Assess needs, identify risks, and develop tailored Family Help Plans.
• Coordinate support with partner agencies.
• Chair and contribute to key meetings such as Child in Need, core group, and strategy discussions.
• Undertake risk assessments and safeguarding work.
• Build restorative relationships with families and professionals.
• Accurate recording and report writing, including court work.
• Contribute to decision‑making.

About You

You are a qualified Social Worker (Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) with current Social Work England registration and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Experience working with children and families in a statutory social care setting.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation and guidance.
• Confidence in assessing risk and analysing complex family dynamics.
• Strong communication skills, able to build trusted relationships.
• Organised and resilient, capable of managing a demanding workload and producing high‑quality reports.
• Proficient use of IT systems and commitment to delivering high standards of practice.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families while upholding values of trust, honesty, responsibility, inclusivity, and empathy.

We Offer

• Salary range: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum
• Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum
• Welcome Payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)
• Retention payment: £2,000 – £4,000 depending on team.
• Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
• Professional development: protected time and budget to develop yourself and your career
• 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. Additional 10 days per annum may be purchased.
• Flexible working: including 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 – benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits (savings, cashback and discounts).

Reasonable Adjustments

• Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
• If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.

Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations

• Individuals indicating a disability are part of our Disability Confident scheme.
• Individuals indicating they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist are part of our Armed Forces Covenant pledge.
• Individuals indicating they are a Herefordshire care leaver are part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving care.
• All staff, visitors and volunteers share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Sponsorship Available (UK Only)

• We can provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for successful candidates who are already living in the UK and have a minimum of two years’ UK‑based experience in the relevant team or discipline.

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