Location
Hereford
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 20, 2026
Job Description
Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Team
Herefordshire Council
Salary: £41,363 - £45,777 per annum
Plus: £10,000 Welcome Payment & £4,000 Retention Payment
Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working available
Herefordshire Council continues to invest in its social work services, with a clear focus on workforce stability, reduced caseloads, and reflective practice. The service is on a strong improvement journey, currently undergoing Ofsted inspection, and continues to embed the Family Safeguarding model across all teams.
About the Role
As a Social Worker in the Safeguarding & Support Team, you’ll work with families on Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings pathways, building strong and trusting relationships to achieve lasting change.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work alongside adult specialists and partner agencies to develop effective safety and support plans. You’ll balance...
Herefordshire Council
Salary: £41,363 - £45,777 per annum
Plus: £10,000 Welcome Payment & £4,000 Retention Payment
Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working available
Herefordshire Council continues to invest in its social work services, with a clear focus on workforce stability, reduced caseloads, and reflective practice. The service is on a strong improvement journey, currently undergoing Ofsted inspection, and continues to embed the Family Safeguarding model across all teams.
About the Role
As a Social Worker in the Safeguarding & Support Team, you’ll work with families on Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings pathways, building strong and trusting relationships to achieve lasting change.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work alongside adult specialists and partner agencies to develop effective safety and support plans. You’ll balance...