Social Worker CP Court (PERM) – Social Care Qualified

Job Description

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Contract: Permanent

Location: Multiple locations – Ross on Wye, Leominster or Hereford

Hours: 37 hours

Salary: 08HC £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 – £44,513)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

The role

We are pleased that Deborah Morgan has recently stepped into her new role as Service Manager for the Safeguarding & Support 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 Safeguarding & Support 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 Safeguarding & Support 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.

We are passionate about the work we do and strive to continue to make improvements, helping families feel part of the journey and providing an inclusive and collaborate service. We want to empower children and their families to make the changes that are needed, however where it is necessary to ensure alternative safe care arrangements, we are committed to ensuring we do so in a professional, skilled and sensitive way’.

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 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 Safeguarding & Support Teams

The Children’s Safeguarding & Support teams are based across the 3 localities with good transport links to get around 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 6 teams which are made up of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioners and Social Workers, alongside a supporting team of family support workers. We work in the 3 main Herefordshire Council offices across the localities. 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.

We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are always available for discussions on complex matters which we work together to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families.

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.

Regular supervision takes place each month and you will have an allocated supervisor, who is available on a daily basis, for both formal and informal supervision sessions and case discussions.

We are happy to welcome new Social Workers so please consider joining us!

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

Social Worker starting salary of £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 – £44,513)

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’ 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

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.