C&YP Social Work Manager - Safeguarding and Support
Contract: Permanent. Location: Leominster (North). Hours: 37. Salary: HC11 £51,356 - £55,915 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year). Welcome payment: £10,000. Relocation package up to £10,000 available.
Closing date: 31/05/2026
Delivering Good quality services through Outstanding Leadership - Ofsted
Introduction
Our Safeguarding and Support service is made up of six teams, which work out of three locality offices: South Locality (Ross-on-Wye), North Locality (Leominster) and Central Locality (Hereford). Each Team comprises a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. Locality working gives you the opportunity to stay connected, meet new colleagues, and easily access support.
The Role
In this role, you will bring your expertise across child in need and child protection work, PLO and pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption. You will lead a team of social workers and family support workers, supported by a Managing Practitioner as part of our new locality structure. You will be a committed leader who delivers high-quality supervision, clear case direction, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for children. You will embed strong, relationship-based, restorative practice across the service.
About You
* Passionate about driving positive change for children and families through high-quality safeguarding practice, effective risk management, and timely intervention.
* Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision-making, ensuring risks are clearly understood, safety plans are robust, and children's needs are met through strong, evidence-based practice.
* Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with families and multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes.
* Resilient, reflective, and confident in leading complex safeguarding work, offering clear case direction and making sound professional judgments.
* Able to thrive in a supportive, fast-paced team environment, contributing to a culture of high-quality supervision, strong practice standards, and continuous improvement.
* Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
We Offer
* Competitive salary of HC11 £51,356 - £55,915 plus market supplement of £5,000 per year.
* Relocation package support up to £10,000.
* Welcome payment of £10,000 for experienced social workers joining children’s teams.
* Pension scheme enrollment in Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Professional development – protected time and budget to support professional growth.
* Career progression – clear pathways to progress.
* Generous annual leave – 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays, with option to purchase 10 additional days per year.
* Flexible working – flexi‑time, job‑share, part‑time hours and occasional home working.
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to support and counselling.
* Professional membership fees – payment of fees.
* Pick your perks – access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back, and discounts.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].
If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
* Those who indicate that they have a disability – part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme.
* Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist – part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
* Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver – part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
How to Apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
For any questions about the role or application process, contact [email protected].
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 encourage you to consider other opportunities with us that may be open to sponsorship.
Sponsorship Available (UK Only)
We can provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for successful candidates who are already living in the UK and have a minimum of two years’ UK‑based experience in the relevant team or discipline.
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