Social Worker - Family Help (South Locality)
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Permanent
£37,563 - £42,123 + £5,000 Market Supplement
Are you a passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference to children and families while developing your career within a supportive and progressive local authority?
Herefordshire Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Family Help Team in the South Locality. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a restorative practice model, supporting children and families through meaningful, relationship-based interventions that create lasting change.
What's on Offer?
- Salary £37,563 - £42,123
- £5,000 annual market rate supplement
- £10,000 welcome payment
- Relocation package of up to £10,000
- Retention payments of £2,000 - £4,000
- Clear career progression pathway to Senior Practitioner
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Excellent training, development and supervision
- 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
About the Role
As a Family Help Social Worker, you will:
- Manage a complex caseload of children and families.
- Act as the Family Help Lead Practitioner, coordinating plans and interventions.
- Undertake assessments, risk analysis and safeguarding work.
- Chair and contribute to Child in Need, Core Group and Strategy Meetings.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes.
- Build restorative relationships that support families to make sustainable change.
- Complete high-quality recordings, assessments and reports, including court-related work where required.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Experience working with children and families within a statutory setting.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.
- Excellent assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice.
Why Herefordshire?
Herefordshire offers the opportunity to build a rewarding social work career in a beautiful rural county, supported by experienced leaders, strong team values and a genuine commitment to staff development. Their restorative approach ensures practitioners feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families.
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Social Worker - Family Help - Herefordshire employer: Caritas Recruitment Limited
Join our dedicated team in St Helens, where we prioritise the well-being of children in care and their families. As a Social Worker, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact, this role provides an opportunity to grow within a community focused on positive change.
Contact Details:
Caritas Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
