Social Worker - Child Protection/Court Team
Children's Social Worker - Child Protection Court
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 08HC £33,945 - £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 - £43,223)
Relocation package: Up to £10,000 available
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.
Working within the Child Protection Court Team, you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to these fast-paced teams. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care.
The Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance to anyone new to the team.
There are 5 teams which are made up of a Team Manager, 1 Senior Practitioner, 6 Social Workers, and 4 Family Support Workers. We work in the main Herefordshire Council offices at Plough Lane, allowing everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff. There is also flexibility for working from home.
We work alongside families to improve outcomes for their children, employing a restorative approach to social work, which is evident in the team culture and senior management style. We are always available for discussions on complex matters to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families.
We Offer:
1. A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
2. Social Worker starting salary of £33,945 - £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 - £43,223).
3. Welcome payment of £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children's teams.
4. Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000.
5. Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
6. Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
7. Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level.
8. Generous Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
9. Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and, in some instances, home working.
10. Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
11. Payment of professional membership fees.
Job Info:
Job Title: Social Worker - Child Protection/Court Team
Company: CV-Library
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Posted: [Date]
Closes: Jan 12th 2025
Sector: Social Care
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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