Job Overview
Social Worker – Family Help – North Locality, Leominster, Herefordshire. Permanent contract, 37 hours per week.
Salary: HC8 £36,363 – £40,777 per annum, with a £5,000 market rate supplement and £10,000 welcome payment. Senior Practitioner role at £41,363 – £45,777.
The Role
As a Social Worker within the Family Help team, you will support children, young people, and their families to achieve positive outcomes. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing a complex caseload and acting as Family Help Lead Practitioner.
- Assessing needs, identifying risks, and developing tailored Family Help Plans.
- Leading and contributing to child protection meetings, core group and strategy discussions.
- Conducting risk assessments, safeguarding work and coordinating multi-agency support.
- Maintaining accurate records, writing reports, including court work and decision-making.
- Building restorative relationships with families and professionals.
About You
Qualifications and experience:
- 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.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.
- Ability to assess risk, analyse complex family dynamics and deliver effective interventions.
- Excellent communication, empathy and restorative practice skills.
- Organised, resilient and able to manage a demanding workload with accurate record keeping.
- Proficiency in IT systems and commitment to high standards of practice.
We Offer
Benefits include:
- Salary range £36,363 – £40,777 per annum (£40,777 – £45,091 for Senior Practitioner roles).
- Market rate supplement £5,000 per annum.
- Welcome payment £10,000.
- Retention payment £2,000 – £4,000 depending on team.
- Relocation packages support up to £10,000.
- Protected time and budget for professional development.
- Enrolment in LGPS pension scheme.
- Career progression pathways.
- Annual leave 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays; additional 10 days purchaseable.
- Flexible working, part-time and job sharing opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
- Professional membership fee payment.
- Access to retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post:
- Applicants with a disability (Disability Confident scheme).
- Armed Forces veterans or reservists (Armed Forces Covenant).
- Herefordshire care leavers (care leaver support).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and additional pre-employment checks.
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