Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

About The Role

Job Title:

Children's Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

Salary: HC8 £ 36,363 - £40,777 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £41,363 - £45,777)

Welcome payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)

Contract:

permanent

Hours:

37

Location:

Herefordshire

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

Closing date: 31/08/2026

Delivering Good quality services through Outstanding Leadership - Ofsted

Our Children with Disabilities service is made up of two teams. Each team comprises of a Team Manager, Social Workers and Family Support Workers. We also have a Managing Practitioner who works between both teams and provides support and expertise to staff, as well being the lead Child Protection Practitioner for Children with Disabilities.

We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.

Want to know what it really feels like to work with our passionate and dedicated Social Work teams? This short video gives you a glimpse into the heart of our service and shows why Herefordshire Council could be the perfect place for your next career move.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families? We are looking for a skilled and committed Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team.

In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people who have a range of additional needs, along with their families, to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. You will complete holistic assessments, plan and coordinate services, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and independence. Your work will focus on enabling children to thrive and reach their full potential, with their voice and experience at the centre of everything you do.

We are passionate about providing an inclusive, empowering, and person-centred service. We work closely with families to build trusting relationships, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and part of the process. Our commitment is to help children with disabilities live fulfilling lives, while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and opportunities to participate in their communities.

Herefordshire is on a journey, and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and to help improve the lives of children and young people with disabilities across the county.

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Skilled in assessment, planning, and coordinating multi-agency support, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are fully understood and met
• Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with children, families, and professionals from health, education, and social care
• Resilient, reflective, and confident in managing complex situations and making child-centred decisions
• Able to work effectively within a supportive and specialist team environment, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £36,363 - £40,777 per annum
• Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum
• Welcome Payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)
• Retention payment: £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team.
• Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
• Professional development: protected time and budget to develop yourself and your career
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave…