Introduction Our Assessment and Support service is made up of three 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 Practitioner, Social Workers, and 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. https://youtu.be/FSjU-FV5uic The Role Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a skilled and committed Social Worker to join our Assessment Team. In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact for children, young people, and families in need of support. You will complete timely and high-quality assessments to understand each family’s circumstances, identify strengths, and determine the most appropriate help or intervention. Your work will ensure that children are safe, supported, and able to thrive with their voices at the centre of everything you do. Our focus is on working collaboratively with families from the very beginning, offering early help where possible and taking decisive action when necessary. We are committed to empowering families to make positive and lasting changes while ensuring that every child’s welfare remains our top priority. You will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family 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 the lives of children and young people across our communities. Requirements We are looking for Social Workers who are: Passionate about making a difference for children and families through high-quality assessments and early intervention Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision-making, ensuring each child’s needs are clearly understood and effectively met Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with families and partner agencies Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex situations and making sound professional judgments Able to thrive in a supportive, fast-paced team environment, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) If you’re ready to bring your assessment skills to a team that values compassion, professionalism, and child-centred practice, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: Salary range of £36,363 - £40,777 per annum Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum Welcome Payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance) Retention payment: £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000 Professional development: protected time and budget to develop yourself and your career Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Career progression: clear pathways to progress 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 Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements) Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts