Children's Social Worker - Child Protection Court
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 33,945 - 38,223 (plus market supplement of 5,000 per year 38,945 - 43,223)
Relocation package of up to 10,000 available
The Role
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. 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.
About Us
Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams
The Children's 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 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, meet new staff, and ask any questions. There is also flexibility for working at home.
We work alongside families to improve outcomes for their children. We have a restorative approach to social work, which is also evident in the team culture and senior management style, as we are always available for discussions on complex matters to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families.
We Offer
* A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
* Social Worker starting salary: 33,945 - 38,223 (plus market supplement of 5,000 per year 38,945 - 43,223)
* Welcome payment: 5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children's teams
* Relocation packages: support of up to 10,000
* 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' annual leave (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
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