Childrens Social Worker
Herefordshire Council
Who You Are
You are a qualified Social Worker, with at least 3 years experience PQE (Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) with current Social Work England registration and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. You bring experience of working with children and families in a statutory social care setting, with a solid understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation and guidance. Your ability to listen, observe, and engage with empathy enables you to work restoratively and make a meaningful difference. You are organised, resilient, and able to manage a demanding workload while delivering high standards of practice.
What the job involves
You will be a Social Worker within the Family Help team, supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Working in a locality-based team, you will lead and manage a complex caseload, act as the Family Help Lead Practitioner, and deliver effective help, protection, and intervention. You will also be responsible for assessing needs, identifying risks, and developing tailored Family Help Plans and contributing to key meetings. The role also includes undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding work when concerns arise and promoting the safety and welfare of children, including those in the looked-after system.
Skills
- Qualified in Social Work
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience in statutory social care setting
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
- Ability to assess risk
- Skilled communicator
- Ability to work restoratively
- Empathy and understanding
- Organised and resilient
- Able to manage demanding workloads
- Competent in IT
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families
- Values of trust, honesty, responsibility, inclusivity, and empathy