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Social Worker Assessment - Herefordshire Council
Salary: £45,777.00 + Relocation Package £10000
Hours: 35 Hours
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Length: Permanent Role
Location: Hereford
Job Details
Currently we have roles in the Assessment and Support Team - Experience in completing assessments, ideally within fostering or kinship care.
Also, our Assessment & Support Service Childrens
And – our Safeguarding & Support Team
Locality working gives you the opportunity to stay connected, meet new colleagues, and easily access support.
We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style.
Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.
Curious about what it’s really like to be a Social Worker with us?
Want to know what it really feels like to work with our passionate and dedicated Social Work teams? This short video gives you a glimpse into the heart of our service and shows why Herefordshire
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families?
We are looking for a skilled and committed Social Worker to join our Assessment Team.
In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact for children, young people, and families in need of support.
You will complete timely and high-quality assessments to understand each family’s circumstances, identify strengths, and determine the most appropriate help or intervention.
Your work will ensure that children are safe, supported, and able to thrive with their voices at the centre of everything you do.
Our focus is on working collaboratively with families from the very beginning, offering early help where possible and taking decisive action when necessary.
We are committed to empowering families to make positive and lasting changes while ensuring that every child’s welfare remains our top priority.
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
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 the lives of children and young people across our communities.
About You
Passionate about making a difference for children and families through high-quality assessments and early intervention, Skilled in analysis, planning, and decision-making, ensuring each child’s needs are clearly understood and effectively met.
Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with families and partner agencies.
Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex situations and making sound professional judgments.
Able to thrive in a supportive, fast-paced team environment, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes
Welcome Payment: £10,000
Retention payment: £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team.
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Professional development: protected time and budget to develop
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Career progression: clear pathways to progress
Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
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