Childrens Social Worker – Kinship & Fostering Contract: Permanent Location: Hereford Hours: 37 hours Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 - £44,513) Relocation package of up to £10,000 available Welcome payment: £10,000 Are you a passionate and experienced Children's Social Worker seeking a rewarding role? Do you have a strong background in Kinship and Fostering? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Job Summary Experienced Social Worker needed for countywide Kinship team. Responsibilities include assessing and supporting Connected/Kinship Foster Carers and potential Special Guardians, collaborating to improve placement quality and stability. The Kinship team, a specialist part of fostering services, assesses and supports connected person foster carers and Special Guardians, also covering private fostering and post-order Special Guardianship support. We are a dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for children and supporting Kinship carers. Benefits Market rate supplement £5,000 per year Welcome payment £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000 Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS) Protected time and budget to support social workers professional development to enhance their careers. Clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level Generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum Flexible working options available including: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours & home working 24.7 assess to employee assistance programmes for support and counselling Payment of professional membership fees Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Requirements: You will be fully qualified (SW Degree, DipSW, or equivalent social work qualification) Hold a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in a statutory setting, preferably within Kinship & Fostering. Expertise in complex assessments for Court/Foster Panel, strong safeguarding background, understanding of Kinship care regulations, and excellent analytical reporting skills. You must be registered with Social Work England and you must have a full driving licence with access to a car. Must be eligible to work in the UK Why Hereford Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be! We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Apply Share the Opportunity and Earn! Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn a £300 referral bonus if they’re successfully placed. To discuss this vacancy in more detail or if you'd be interested in hearing about similar opportunities please contact Ethan Proud via: Email: Mobile: 07384481925