About the Role
Herefordshire Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Family Help – South Locality team. The role involves working closely with children, families, and partner agencies to provide support and intervention services aimed at promoting wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes for children with a Family Help plan.
Key responsibilities include safeguarding children, collaborating with the Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT), managing a complex caseload, leading and contributing to key meetings (e.g., Child in Need, core group, strategy discussions), conducting risk assessments, delivering protective interventions, building restorative relationships, maintaining accurate records and reports, and contributing to decision‑making.
Qualifications
• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) with current Social Work England registration.• Experience working with children and families in a statutory social care setting.• Solid knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together 2026, Families First Programme).• Strong risk assessment, complex family dynamics analysis, and effective intervention skills.• Skilled communicator, empathic, building trusted relationships with children, families, and multi‑agency professionals.• Organised, resilient, and able to manage a demanding workload while producing high‑quality reports.• Proficient in IT systems and commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum
- Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum
- Welcome payment: £10,000 (see guidance)
- Retention payment: £2,000 – £4,000 depending on team
- Relocation package: up to £10,000
- Protected time and budget for professional development
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Clear career progression pathways
- Annual leave: 31 days pro‑rata plus bank holidays; option to purchase 10 additional days per annum
- Flexible working (job‑sharing, part‑time, agile working)
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
- Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits (savings, cashback, discounts)
Contact & Application
RecruitmentCYPD@herefordshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 05/07/2026
Commitment to Equality and Reasonable Adjustments
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply under the Disability Confident scheme.
- Armed Forces Veterans or Reservists are encouraged to apply under the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Herefordshire care leavers are encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable adjustments for the application process are available via enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
- Visa sponsorship is available for skilled workers already residing in the UK with at least two years of UK‑based experience; no overseas sponsorship currently offered.
Legal Notice
All applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced checks and further pre‑employment checks.
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