Social Worker – Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 (package up to £55,777)
Golden Hello: £10,000
Retention Payment: £5,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Herefordshire Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Family Help service, with one of the most generous welcome packages in the country.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Children's Social Care (ASYE completed).
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Herefordshire Council?

• £10,000 Golden Hello plus £5,000 retention – a total package of up to £55,777.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.