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Herefordshire Council is recruiting for a Social Worker – Children in Care role. This permanent position offers the following:
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: HC8 £36,363 - £40,777 per year (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £41,363 - £45,777)
Welcome payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)
Relocation package: up to £10,000 available
Contract: permanent
Closing date: 12/10/2025
Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
The Role
Hi, my name is Dorine Rai and I am the Permanent Service Manager for the Children in Care Teams in Herefordshire. We are looking for passionate and committed Social Workers for our Children in Care teams who value working directly with children and families. We have a strong coproduction ethos in the service to help children feel a sense of belonging, security and to thrive and achieve. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dorine Rai by phone at 01432 260665 or by email at dorine.rai@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard.
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. We recognise the importance of feeling valued as a Social Worker and provide training opportunities, recognition for good practice and a working environment where staff feel valued, supported and developed in their role.
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.
We Offer
A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
* Social Worker starting salary: HC8 £36,363 to £40,777 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 develop themselves and their careers
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
* Generous Annual Leave: 31 days (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 – access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits with savings, cash back and discounts
The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire. Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 is available to read for more information.
About Us
Herefordshire is a rural county located in the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. We invest in training and developing staff in relational practice with our improvement partner Leeds City Council. Herefordshire has a strong team ethos and a focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post:
* Those who indicate that they have a disability (Disability Confident)
* Those who indicate that they serve in the Armed Forces or are veterans or their families (Armed Forces Covenant)
* Herefordshire care leavers
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details. To apply, submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.
Please note: the council is unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship for Social Worker roles in Children & Young People. If sponsorship is required, please consider other opportunities with us. A full list of current vacancies can be found here: https://spiritofherefordshire.com/children-young-people/jobs/
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