Social Worker - Children in Care
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £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 excited to offer Social Workers an opportunity to join the Children in Care teams in Herefordshire. The team is making great strides, and we're looking for passionate professionals to work directly with children and families. If you share the ethos of helping children feel secure, thrive, and achieve, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage complex caseloads and use resources effectively.
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the child's voice is heard.
Provide reflection, practice management, and mentoring to team members.
Represent the service at court and formal meetings when required.
Encourage development of less experienced staff.
Contribute to improving high-quality services.
We Offer:
Competitive salary with market rate supplement and relocation assistance up to £10,000.
£5,000 welcome payment for experienced social workers.
Flexible working options: job-share, part-time, and some home-working.
31 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase 10 more days.
Access to a contributory pension and staff benefits.
Professional development time and budget for career progressi...