Job Introduction
Consultant Social Workers (All Children’s Teams)
Starting Salary: £46,731 per annum + £6,924 market enhanced payment, progressing to £51,802 per annum + £6,768 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment*
Hours: 37
Location: Base locations in Stevenage (East) and Apsley, Hemel Hempstead (West). Each team covers a geographic area that requires regular access to a vehicle.
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Childrens Services
About The Service
At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. Our social workers are trained, supported, and highly motivated. We are committed to developing motivational social work practice and delivering first class support to vulnerable children and families, managing complex and diverse caseloads. We promote diversity and inclusion across all services, and provide stimulating environments with supervision and training. New ways of working include a flexible, balanced approach with hybrid methods.
About The Role
Each team comprises a Team Manager, Consultant Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children’s Practitioners, and Family Practitioners.
This role involves holding a small caseload of complex work and offers development into a management role. Responsibilities include conducting supervision meetings, supporting other team members, and providing managerial cover in the Team Manager’s absence.
Vacancies are available in the following team: Specialist Adolescent Service (SASH) – based in Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead.
About You
We offer sponsorship for eligible roles meeting UKV&I requirements for candidates residing in the UK at the time of application.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Qualified and Social Work England registered
- Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associated with working with children and families
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
- Proficient use of Microsoft IT package
- Full UK driving licence
- Regular access to a vehicle
Additional specific criteria may apply depending on the team.
SASH Specific
Experience working with children experiencing extra familial harm.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact:
- Tina Darko, tina.darko@hertfordshire.gov.uk (SASH West)
- Charlotte Opie-Greer, Charlotte.Opie-Greer@hertfordshire.gov.uk (SASH East)
Benefits
- Monthly market enhanced payment
- One off £1k welcome payment* (terms & conditions apply)
- Lease car scheme
- Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms & conditions apply)
- Hybrid working model
- 5 days additional annual leave entitlement
- SWE registration fee paid
Additional Information
Disability confident employer – guarantee interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Safeguarding: role requires DBS check.
Driving required: you must have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire.
English fluency: essential for advice and communication.
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