C&YP Social Worker – Family Help – South Locality

Social Worker – Family Help – South Locality

Closing date: 02/08/2026

Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Salary: £36,363 – £45,777 per annum (including market rate supplement, welcome payment and relocation allowance)

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Introduction

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified Social Worker to join our Family Help locality team. You will work closely with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies to provide support and interventions that promote the wellbeing, safety and positive outcomes for children on a Family Help plan.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children and support timely protective interventions in partnership with the Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT).
• Lead and manage a complex caseload as the Family Help Lead Practitioner, delivering effective help, protection and intervention.
• Assess needs, identify risks and develop tailored Family Help Plans, coordinating with partner agencies.
• Chair and contribute to key meetings: Child in Need, core group and strategy discussions.
• Conduct risk assessments, recordkeeping and report writing, including court work and decision‑making.
• Build restorative relationships with families and professionals to enable meaningful change.

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 and strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated skill in risk assessment, analysis of complex family dynamics and effective interventions.
• Excellent communication, listening and observation skills; ability to work restoratively.
• Organised, resilient, capable of managing a demanding workload and maintaining accurate records.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £36,363 – £45,777 per annum (plus £5,000 market rate supplement).
• Welcome payment: £10,000.
• Retention payment: £2,000 – £4,000 depending on team.
• Relocation allowance: up to £10,000.
• Professional development: protected time and budget.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment.
• Annual leave: 31 days pro‑rata plus bank holidays (additional 10 days available).
• Flexible working: job‑sharing, part‑time and agile options.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling.
• Professional membership fee reimbursement.

EEO & Legal Commitments

• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to express their condition under the “Disability Confident” scheme.
• Applicants who are Armed Forces Veterans or Reservists are supported under the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Applicants who are Herefordshire care leavers receive special consideration.
• All staff are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced checks and pre‑employment checks.
• Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for UK‑resident candidates with minimum two years UK‑based experience.

Contact

For questions or an informal discussion, contact (email protected)

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