Job Title: Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding & Support - ALSO HAVE AN ASSESSMENT ROLE AVAILABLE, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE DETAILS.

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: Multiple locations. Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Hereford
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

Introduction

Our Safeguarding and Support service is made up of six teams, which work out of three locality offices: South Locality (Ross-on-Wye), North Locality (Leominster) and Central Locality (Hereford). Each Team comprises of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. Locality working gives you the opportunity to stay connected, meet new colleagues, and easily access support.

We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.

Curious about what it's really like to be a Social Worker with us?

Want to know what it really feels like to work with our passionate and dedicated Social Work teams? This short video gives you a glimpse into the heart of our service and shows why Herefordshire Council could be the perfect place for your next career move.

The Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for skilled and committed Social Workers to join our Safeguarding and Support teams.

In this vital role, you will work directly with children, young people, and their families to create meaningful, lasting change. You will build trusting relationships, offer early help and support, and when necessary, take decisive action to ensure children are safe and thriving. Our focus is on working collaboratively with families, empowering them to overcome challenges while always keeping the child's voice at the centre of everything we do.

We are passionate about the work we do and strive to continue to make improvements, helping families feel part of the journey and providing an inclusive and collaborate service. We want to empower children and their families to make the changes that are needed, however where it is necessary to ensure alternative safe care arrangements, we are committed to ensuring we do so in a professional, skilled and sensitive way.

Herefordshire is on a journey, and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

About You

We are looking for Social Workers who are:

* Passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families

* Skilled in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions

* Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively

* Resilient, reflective, and confident in making difficult decisions

* Able to work effectively within a supportive team environment

* Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

We Offer

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

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Salary range of £36,363 - £40,777 per annum

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Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum

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Welcome Payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)

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Retention payment: £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team.

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Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000

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Professional development: protected time and budget to develop yourself and your career

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Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

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Career progression: clear pathways to progress

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Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period

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Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.

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Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling

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Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)

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Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

Why Choose Us?

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England's most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community.

Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.

It's an exciting time to join us. We're investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You'll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care.

If you're committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters