Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support – Social Care Qualified

Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support – Social Care Qualified

Employer:

Nothing But Recruitment

Location:

Hereford, Herefordshire

Pay:

£36,000 to £40,500 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/06/2026

Hereford | Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days Office-Based) £36,363 - £40,777 £ 5,000 Market Supplement Welcome Payment up to £10,000 Relocation Support Available Permanent | Full-Time Opportunitie A forward-thinking local authority is expanding its Safeguarding & Support teams and is looking for passionate Social Workers to help make a lasting difference to children, young people, and families.

This is an opportunity to join a service focused on meaningful relationship-based practice, early intervention, and collaborative support.

You’ll work directly with families to create positive change while ensuring children remain safe, supported, and heard throughout every stage of their journey.

The organisation is continuing to invest heavily in its children’s services, offering strong leadership, manageable support structures, and genuine opportunities to influence and improve outcomes across the region.

The Role As a Social Worker within Safeguarding & Support, you will:

• Manage a varied caseload involving children in need, child protection, and court work
• Complete assessments, care planning, and direct interventions
• Build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies
• Deliver strengths-based and child-centred practice
• Take decisive action where safeguarding concerns arise
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on achieving long-term positive outcomes

About You To be considered, you will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have experience within children’s safeguarding services
• Be confident managing complex cases and risk
• Demonstrate strong assessment and communication skills
• Be committed to collaborative and inclusive practice

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £40,777
• £5,000 annual market supplement
• Welcome payment up to £10,000
• Retention payments between £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team
• Relocation support up to £10,000
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and protected professional development time
• Clear progression pathways
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, leisure, health, and holiday discount schemes

If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence outcomes for children and families while developing your career within a supportive authority, this could be an excellent next step.

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