Overview
Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding & Support
Contract: Permanent
Location: Multiple locations – Ross on Wye, Leominster, Hereford
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year; £40,235 - £44,513)
Welcome payment: £10,000 (see guidance attached)
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
About 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 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 committed to an inclusive and collaborative service. We aim to empower children and their families to make necessary changes, while ensuring professional, skilled and sensitive safeguards when alternative safe care arrangements are required.
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 children and young people within it.
What We Offer
* Starting salary of £35,235 - £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year; £40,235 - £44,513)
* Welcome payment £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
* Retention payment scheme
* Relocation package of up to £10,000
* Pension Scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) enrolment
* Professional development: protected time and budget to support development
* Career progression: clear pathways to progression to senior social worker level
* Generous annual leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays; option to purchase 10 additional days
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and some home working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
* Perks and benefits: access to discounts on retail, leisure, holidays and health benefits
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)
Our Safeguarding & Support Teams
Our Safeguarding and Support service is made up of six teams working out of three locality offices: South Locality, North Locality and Central Locality. Each team comprises a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. Locality working provides flexibility for home working while staying connected with colleagues and support.
We are proud of our restorative approach to social work — collaboration and reflection are at the heart of practice, with senior managers available for guidance and support in complex cases.
Apply
If you are interested, please contact Chris Richardson to discuss the role or submit your CV. If this role isn’t right for you but you know someone who would fit perfectly, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
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