About The Role
Job Title:
Social Worker - CP and Court Team Hours:
37 per week Salary:
HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 ( plus £5,000 market rate supplement
per year £40,235 - £44,513) Welcome payment:
£5,000 after 6 months completion in post Relocation package of up to £10,000 available Contract:
permanent Closing Date:
15/12/2024 Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire. The Role We are 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 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 giving oral evidence, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire. Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams The Child Protection & Court teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance to anyone new to the team. There are 5 teams 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, which gives everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff. We Offer A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: Social Worker starting Salary:
HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 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. About Us Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire. 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. 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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Social Worker - CP and Court Team Hours:
37 per week Salary:
HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 ( plus £5,000 market rate supplement
per year £40,235 - £44,513) Welcome payment:
£5,000 after 6 months completion in post Relocation package of up to £10,000 available Contract:
permanent Closing Date:
15/12/2024 Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire. The Role We are 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 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 giving oral evidence, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire. Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams The Child Protection & Court teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance to anyone new to the team. There are 5 teams 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, which gives everyone a chance to catch up and meet new staff. We Offer A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: Social Worker starting Salary:
HC8 £35,235 – £39,513 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. About Us Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. Our priority is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it's an exciting time to join Herefordshire. 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. 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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