Social Worker – CIC OR1103 Part Time

Hereford, Herefordshire
Hatched Recruitment Group

Social Worker – Children in Care

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hereford

Hours: 37 hours

Salary: 33,945 – 38,223 (plus market supplement of 5,000 per year 38,945 – 43,223)

Relocation package of up to 10,000 available

Hatched Recruitment is working closely with local authorities and we are looking for a Social Worker in the Hereford area.

Hereford are making huge progress against our plans for improvement and are looking for passionate and committed Social Workers for our Children in Care teams who value the opportunity to work directly with children and families. We have a strong co production ethos in the service helping children feel a sense of belonging, security and supporting them to thrive and achieve.

Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We recognise the importance of feeling valued as a Social Worker and ensure that we celebrate staff achievements, give shout outs to recognise good practice and promote a working environment where staff feel valued, supported and developed in their role. Good training opportunities are regularly provided.

We Offer

• A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Basic Salary of 33,945 – 38,223 (plus market supplement of 5,000 per year 38,945 – 43,223)
• Market rate supplement 5,000 per year
• Welcome payment 5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
• Relocation packages: support of up to 10,000
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
• 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
• 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.