Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities
Location: Herefordshire
Contract: permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Closing date: 07/07/2026
Responsibilities
In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people who have a range of additional needs, along with their families, to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. You will complete holistic assessments, plan and coordinate services, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and independence.
Qualifications
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Skilled in assessment, planning, and coordinating multi‑agency support, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are fully understood and met
- Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with children, families, and professionals from health, education, and social care
- Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex situations and making child‑centred decisions
- Able to work effectively within a supportive and specialist team environment, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Benefits
- Salary: £36,363–£40,777 per annum (plus £5,000 market rate supplement)
- Welcome payment: £10,000
- Retention payment: £2,000–£4,000 depending on team
- Relocation package: up to £10,000
- Professional development: protected time and budget
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways
- Annual leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays; additional 10 days purchasable
- Flexible working: potential for job‑sharing, part‑time and agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
- Professional membership fee payment (based on role requirements)
- Retail and leisure benefits, savings and discounts
Contact Information
To arrange an informal discussion, or ask any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentCYPD@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Reasonable Adjustments
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 are shortlisted and require adjustments, the Children & Young People Recruitment Team will support you.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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