Children’s Social Worker – Assessment & Support

Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Assessment & Support 
Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £41,363 - £45,777)
Welcome payment: £10,000 
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37
Location: Multiple locations. Ross-on-Wye, Leominster and Hereford

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

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

About the Role:

Our Assessment and Support service is made up of three teams, which work out of three locality offices: South Locality (Ross-on-Wye), North Locality (Leominster) and Central Locality (Hereford).  Each Team comprises of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. Locality working gives you the opportunity to stay connected, meet new colleagues, and easily access support.
 
In this vital role, you will be the first point of contact for children, young people, and families in need of support. You will complete timely and high-quality assessments to understand each family’s circumstances, identify strengths, and determine the most appropriate help or intervention. Your work will ensure that children are safe, supported, and able to thrive with their voices at the centre of everything you do.

 
What We Offer:

• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers. 
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. 

About You

We are looking for Social Workers who are:

• Passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families
• Skilled in assessment, planning, and delivering interventions
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Apply Now
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.