C&YP Social Worker – Family – North Locality

Job Overview

Social Worker – Family Help – North Locality, Leominster, Herefordshire. Permanent contract, 37 hours per week.

Salary: HC8 £ 36,363 - £40,777 per annum, with a £5,000 market rate supplement and £10,000 welcome payment. Senior Practitioner role at £41,363 - £45,777.

As a Social Worker within the Family Help team, you will support children, young people, and their families to achieve positive outcomes. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing a complex caseload and acting as Family Help Lead Practitioner.
• Assessing needs, identifying risks, and developing tailored Family Help Plans.
• Leading and contributing to child protection meetings, core group and strategy discussions.
• Conducting risk assessments, safeguarding work and coordinating multi-agency support.
• Maintaining accurate records, writing reports, including court work and decision-making.
• Building restorative relationships with families and professionals.

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working with children and families in a statutory social care setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to assess risk, analyse complex family dynamics and deliver effective interventions.
• Excellent communication, empathy and restorative practice skills.
• Organised, resilient and able to manage a demanding workload with accurate record keeping.
• Proficiency in IT systems and commitment to high standards of practice.

Benefits include:

• Salary range £36,363 - £40,777 per annum (£40,777 - £45,091 for Senior Practitioner roles).
• Market rate supplement £5,000 per annum.
• Welcome payment £10,000.
• Retention payment £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team.
• Relocation packages support up to £10,000.
• Protected time and budget for professional development.
• Enrolment in LGPS pension scheme.
• Career progression pathways.
• Annual leave 31 days pro rata plus bank holidays; additional 10 days purchaseable.
• Flexible working, part-time and job sharing opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Professional membership fee payment.
• Access to retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post:

• Applicants with a disability (Disability Confident scheme).
• Armed Forces veterans or reservists (Armed Forces Covenant).
• Herefordshire care leavers (care leaver support).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and additional pre-employment checks.