About The Role
Job Title: Social Worker Assessment Team
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: HC8 £33,945 - £38,223 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £38,945 - £43,223)
Welcome payment: £5,000 after 6 months completion in post
Relocation package: up to £10,000 available
Contract: permanent
Closing date: 22/09/2024
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey. Working within the Assessment Team, you will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child-focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie Roberts (Service Manager for MASH, Assessment & Child Exploitation) by either phone call, 01432 383376, or via email sophie.roberts@herefordshire.gov.uk
We Offer
* Competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.
* 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 – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.
About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners, and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment.
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the supporting statement within the application form, referring to the job description & person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.
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