Job Title: Social Worker – Family Help – South Locality
Salary: HC8 £36,363 – £40,777 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £41,363 – £45,777)
Welcome payment: £10,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37
Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
Closing date: 05/07/2026
Introduction
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified Social Worker to join our Family Help locality team. In this role, you will work closely with children, their families, colleagues across the Directorate, and partner agencies to deliver a range of support and intervention services aimed at promoting the wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes of children with a Family Help plan. You will play a key role in safeguarding children, working in partnership with the Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) where concerns arise, and contributing to timely and effective protective interventions. The role requires a strong commitment to high‑quality practice within the statutory framework, including the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, and Working Together 2026, supporting the principles of the Families First Programme.
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. You will lead and manage a complex caseload, acting as the Family Help Lead Practitioner to deliver effective help, protection, and intervention.
You’ll assess needs, identify risks, and develop tailored Family Help Plans, working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated and multi‑agency support. The role includes chairing and contributing to key meetings such as Child in Need, core group, and strategy discussions, as well as undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding work when concerns arise. You will build strong, restorative relationships with families and professionals, enabling meaningful change while promoting the safety and welfare of children, including those in the looked‑after system. Accurate recording, report writing (including court work), and contributing to decision‑making are key aspects of the role.
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.
You bring experience of working with children and families in a statutory social care setting, with a solid understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation and guidance. You are confident in assessing risk, analysing complex family dynamics, and delivering effective interventions that support children to remain safely within their families wherever possible.
You are a skilled communicator, able to build trusted relationships with children, families, and multi‑agency professionals. Your ability to listen, observe, and engage with empathy enables you to work restoratively and make a meaningful difference.
Organised and resilient, you can manage a demanding workload, maintain accurate records, and produce clear and high‑quality reports. You are confident using IT systems and committed to delivering high standards of practice.
Above all, you share a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families while working collaboratively and upholding values of trust, honesty, responsibility, inclusivity, and empathy.
We Offer
- Salary range of £36,363 – £40,777 per annum
- Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum
- Welcome Payment: £10,000
- 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 pro rata plus bank holidays; additional 10 days may be purchased.
- Flexible working: including the potential for 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 – access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts.
Reasonable Adjustments
- Relocation package up to £10,000 available
- Support available for candidates requiring reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process
- Attached guidance for welcome payment and other benefits
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
- Those who indicate a disability – part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme.
- Those who indicate an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate a Herefordshire care leaver – part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving care.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to uphold this commitment as part of their role.
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