Social Worker - Safeguarding - Herefordshire Council - Permanent

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per year
£10,000 Welcome Bonus + £4,000 Retention Bonus
Sponsorship Available
Herefordshire Council

Join a Council that Invests in You

Herefordshire Council is seeking passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our Safeguarding Team, where your expertise will help protect and empower children and families across the county. With excellent financial incentives and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career in a supportive and ambitious authority.

Why Join Herefordshire?

• Competitive salary: £42,000 – £50,000
• £10,000 Welcome Bonus
• £4,000 Retention Bonus after one year
• Sponsorship available for eligible international candidates
• Relocation support and flexible working options
• Excellent training pathways and career progression

About the Role

As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children and families to assess risk, implement safety plans, and secure positive outcomes. You’ll be part of a stable and well-structured service that values relationship-based practice and reflective supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake child protection investigations and assessments under Section 47
• Develop and implement robust safeguarding and care plans
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated support
• Prepare reports and attend court proceedings when required
• Build meaningful relationships to effect change in vulnerable children’s lives

What We’re Looking For

• Social Work England registration
• Experience within Safeguarding, Child Protection or Children in Need
• Strong assessment, planning and report-writing skills
• A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice
• Ambition to grow your career within a progressive authority

Benefits & Development

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Continuous professional development and leadership pathways
• Supportive, team-focused culture with reflective supervision
• Sponsorship and relocation support available