Job Title: Social Worker - CP and Court 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 of up to £10,000 available
Contract: permanent
Closing Date: 17/11/2024
Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire
The Role
We are pleased that Deborah Morgan has recently stepped into her new role as Service Manager for the Child Protection & Court Service in Herefordshire Children’s Services.
Deborah said, ‘I am really looking forward to continuing the work to stabilise our service and provide the best service for our children and families. I am excited to share opportunities to work within the Child Protection and Court Service as we make great progress through our plans to improve and develop. We are looking for passionate, skilled and committed Social Workers for our Child Protection and Court teams, who are innovative, able to work within teams of like-minded professionals and who are motivated to work directly with children and their families.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years experience in statutory social care. Confident in managing a complex caseload, with strong report writing skills and experience of taking the stand and giving oral evidence, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.
Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. 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.
Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams
The Childrens Child Protection & Courts teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed 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 working from the office gives everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff and ask any questions, there is also flexibility for working at home.
The Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications; this can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed, we have court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported.
We Offer
* Social Worker starting Salary: £33,945 – £38,223 per annum
* Market rate supplement: plus £5,000 per year
* Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
* Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
* Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (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 – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.
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.
Therefore, 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.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.
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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