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Childrens Social Worker

Herefordshire Council

25th May 2026 - 17th August 2026
£24.08 per hour
Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE
Resilience
Planning
Collaboration
Child Social Worker
Safeguarding
Assessment

Role

Who You Are

We are looking for Social Workers who are:

  • Passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families
  • Skilled in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions
  • Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively
  • Resilient, reflective, and confident in making difficult decisions
  • Able to work effectively within a supportive team environment
  • Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) - 3 years post qualification experience

What the Job Involves

In this vital role, you will work directly with children, young people, and their families to create meaningful, lasting change. You will build trusting relationships, offer early help and support, and when necessary, take decisive action to ensure children are safe and thriving. Our focus is on working collaboratively with families, empowering them to overcome challenges while always keeping the child’s voice at the centre of everything we do. You will be part of a supportive team within our Safeguarding and Support service, which has a restorative approach to social work, promoting collaboration and reflection.

Skills

  • Safeguarding and child welfare
  • Assessment and intervention planning
  • Collaborative and inclusive working
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Team collaboration and support
  • Social Work England registration
  • Professional qualification in Social Work
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