Children's Social Worker– Child Protection Court
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hereford
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: 08HC£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. About Us Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams The Childrens 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 if needed 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 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, with a restorative approach to social work that is evident in the team culture and senior management style. We are always available for discussions on complex matters 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, which can be a learning experience for Social Workers. Plenty of support is available to help when needed, including court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training 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
£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 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, including savings, cash back, and discounts. About Us Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England, with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners, and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate, and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationships we build with families and partners to enable this. 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 – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be! Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole. We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region and beyond. 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. We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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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. About Us Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams The Childrens 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 if needed 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 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, with a restorative approach to social work that is evident in the team culture and senior management style. We are always available for discussions on complex matters 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, which can be a learning experience for Social Workers. Plenty of support is available to help when needed, including court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training 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
£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 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, including savings, cash back, and discounts. About Us Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England, with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns. Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners, and for all of us who work with Children & Young People. How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate, and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationships we build with families and partners to enable this. 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 – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be! Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole. We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region and beyond. 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. We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment.
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