Job Title: Principal Social Worker – Adult Social Care
Contract: Permanent
Location: Plough Lane
Hours: 37.00
Salary: £55,594 - £61,655
Closing date: 7thJanuary 2025
Interview: TBC
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.
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.
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 significant record of achievement in adult social care
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
* Starting Salary: £55,594 - £61,655
* Pension: Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
* Flexible working: hybrid working with a balance of days onsite and working remotely.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees
* Pick your perks: our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
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.
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