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Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding & Support
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 + £10,000 welcome payment + £5,000 market rate supplement
Welcome payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)
Relocation package: up to £10,000 available
Location: Multiple locations – Ross on Wye, Leominster, Hereford
Contract: permanent
Closing date: 12/10/2025
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Senior Practitioner to help us on our improvement journey. Working within the Safeguarding & Support Teams you will work collaboratively with partner agencies to make a positive difference to society and the families that we work with. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will help with the ongoing development of our staff in their knowledge, experience and practice. You will work closely with managers to develop the team and deliver high quality service to our children, young people, and families. You will provide coaching, mentoring, training and support to apprentices, step up students and family support workers. You will lead on areas of practice development and training within the wider service, and support the implementation of our practice standards, quality assurance framework, professional values, policies and procedures.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in statutory social care and dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for our children.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing team and contribute to creating a safe and supportive, yet challenging, learning environment for Herefordshire’s workforce. You will be supported by an established team with a strong commitment to relationship based practice, flexible working and professional development.
Informal discussions
If you would like an informal discussion about the role of Senior Practitioner, please contact Deborah Morgan, Service Manager for the Safeguarding & Support Teams, by phone at 01432 261645, or by email at [email protected]
Herefordshire Council Safeguarding & Support
The Children’s Safeguarding & Support teams are based across three localities with good transport links. There are six teams made up of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners and Social Workers, alongside a team of family support workers. We work in the three main Herefordshire Council offices across the localities, with flexibility for working from home where appropriate. We work with families to improve outcomes for children and have a restorative approach to social work. Regular supervision takes place each month with an allocated supervisor for both formal and informal supervision and case discussions. We welcome new Social Workers to join us.
Equality, Recruitment, and Eligibility
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. If offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. Applicants will be considered regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. Flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the role’s requirements. Please note: the council cannot sponsor overseas visas for Social Worker roles in Children & Young People. Overseas candidates requiring sponsorship should not apply for these roles. A full list of current vacancies can be found here: https://spiritofherefordshire.com/children-young-people/jobs/
About You
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Offers and Benefits
We Offer
* Senior Practitioner starting salary: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 per annum
* Market rate supplement: plus £5,000 per year
* Welcome payment: £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams (see attached guidance)
* Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
* Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers' development
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
* Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with additional days purchasable
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and some home working
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – discounts on a range of retail, leisure, and health benefits. For more details, see the council plan and benefits information.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This position may require an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
Important notes: This job description is based on the information provided and may be updated. Please refer to the official job posting for the most current details.
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