Job Title: Principal Social Worker
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37
Salary: £55,594 - £61,655
Closing date: 23.3.2025
Interview date:
The role
We are seeking a dedicated Principal Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care service. This role is pivotal in ensuring we provide high-quality social work services to adults and the community of Herefordshire, reflecting our commitment to ethical standards and social responsibility. As a Principal Social Worker, you will lead a team of experienced professionals, offering guidance and support to ensure the best outcomes for our residents. You will play a key role in policy development, staff training, and service improvement initiatives. Be the change maker! This is your chance to lead, innovate and make a real difference to the community of Herefordshire.
Our mission as a directorate is to “enable diverse, inclusive, vibrant, connected communities where people feel safe, keep well and look out for each other”. If you are passionate about overseeing the delivery of high quality social care and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of Herefordshire Council and contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding public services.
What will you be doing?
As the Principal Social Worker in Adult Social Care, you will work with Team Managers, Social Care staff and Heads of Service as well as the Service Director and DASS to manage resources and performance. You will also:
* Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and practice models.
* Provide training to social workers to support professional development.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-agency partners.
* Work and represent adult social care at our safeguarding adult’s board.
* Lead adult social care safeguarding and support the development of the safeguarding team at Herefordshire Council.
About You
As the Principal Social Worker, you will be:
* Degree level qualified in Social Work or related field with Social Work England registration.
* Able to demonstrate expertise and a significant record of achievement in adult social care.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please complete the online application form demonstrating your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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