Herefordshire Council is inviting applications for the position of Social Worker – Children & Young People.
Job Title: Social Worker – Children & Young People
Employer: Herefordshire Council
Hours: 37
Salary: HC08 £36,363 – £40,777 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £41,363 – £45,777)
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
Contract: Permanent
Location: Multiple locations – Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Hereford
The role
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
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.
Teams
* Safeguarding & Support
* Fostering Kinship
* Assessment & Support
Benefits
* Social Worker starting salary of £36,363 - £40,777 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £41,363 - £45,777)
* Welcome payment £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams.
* Retention payments
* Internal refer a friend scheme: £1,000 if you refer an experienced permanent Social Worker
* Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000.
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
* Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level.
* Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Payment of professional membership fees.
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Essential Criteria
* Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
* Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
* Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Please note: the council is currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship for Social Worker roles in Children & Young People. Overseas prospective candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK should not apply for these roles. We appreciate your interest in Herefordshire Council and would encourage you to consider other opportunities with us that may be open to sponsorship.
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