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Social Worker PERMANENT

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Hereford, Herefordshire HR2 9NH, England

Salary

£250 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Herefordshire Council is seeking a dedicated Children in Care Social Worker to join their Children & Young People in Care Team.
  • Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and have experience working with children and families, particularly in care settings.
  • The role offers a competitive salary with a market supplement of £5,000 per year, along with a welcome payment of £5,000 for experienced social workers.
  • Benefits include relocation support of up to £10,000, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities.
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact Chris Richardson for more information or to submit their CV, with a referral bonus available for successful candidate recommendations.

PERMANENT

Herefordshire Council is looking for a passionate and dedicated Children in Care Social Worker to join our Children & Young People in Care Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people, working closely with a supportive and collaborative team. You will play a key role in ensuring the voice of the child is always heard and that the best outcomes are achieved for every young person in our care.

Responsibilities:As a Children in Care Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:

  • Case Management: Managing a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and stability.
  • Support & Advocacy: Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carers to advocate for their needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decision-making processes.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside colleagues from various professions, including health and education, to deliver tailored care plans.
  • Safeguarding: Ensuring that all statutory responsibilities are met, with a focus on child protection and improving the quality of life for children in care.
  • Professional Development: Engaging in training and development opportunities to continuously improve your practice and support your career growth.

Requirements:

  • Holds a degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England.
  • Has experience working with children and families, particularly in care settings.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication, assessment, and advocacy skills.
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Access to own car

Why Join Us?

  • A competitive salary and market supplement of £5,000 per year.
  • Welcome payment of £5,000 for experienced social workers.
  • Relocation support of up to £10,000.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working options.
  • Generous annual leave (31 days plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Professional development opportunities, with protected time and budget for training.
  • Career progression pathways and employee benefits including pension, discounts, and wellbeing support.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.