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Community Wellbeing Safeguarding Social Worker

Employer
Herefordshire Council
Location
Hereford, Herefordshire
Salary
08HC £30,095-£34,373
Closing date
6 Sep 2022
Reference
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social work; Adults - Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Community Wellbeing Safeguarding Social Worker (Adult Social Care)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Countywide
Hours: 37 hours  
Salary: HC08 £30,095 to £34,373
Closing date: 06.09.22

Interview: tbc

This is an exciting time to be working for Herefordshire Community Wellbeing. 

We want to enable risk and reward innovation as we embrace opportunities to integrate, develop and embed new approaches to how we deliver our services to the public.

That is why we are now seeking enthusiastic, creative, motivated and forward thinking Social Workers to join us.  Based in Plough Lane, Hereford, you will have immediate access to a wide range of knowledge and skills within our established Safeguarding Triage Team and plenty of opportunities for further professional training and development.

Safeguarding Social Workers triage all safeguarding concerns to identify if the concern should trigger a Section 42, Care Act Safeguarding Enquiry. The team actively applies Making Safeguarding Personal. Making contact with the customer is a key aspect of the role and provides key evidence for deciding next steps. Working relations with partner agencies are very developed and any new worker will be expected to maintain and extend multi disciplinary working.

If you are a qualified, Social Work England registered Social Worker, with relevant experience and a strong commitment to personalised and outcome focussed practice, we are keen to welcome you.

Ideally you will bring a sound knowledge base about adult social work, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a developed understanding of social care practice and legislation. 

In return we will invest in you with regular supervision, a balanced workload, access to training and further career opportunities.

Herefordshire is a fantastic location to live and work, where you will find a beautiful and diverse rural county, rich in history awaits you.


In return we will offer

  • 25 days per year rising to 30 after 5 years’ service plus Bank Holidays
  • Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Provide access to a high quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice
  • Regular 1:1’s and development opportunities
  • Payment of professional membership fees
  • A generous relocation package for eligible candidates
  • Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.


Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement, referring to the job description and person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Newly qualified social workers:

Herefordshire’s adults and communities directorate runs a recognised mandated, approved and supported year of employment programme (ASYE), spaces are limited but we welcome applications from newly qualified social workers.

 

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post:

  • Those who indicate they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the ‘Disability Confident’ scheme.
  • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
  • Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care
     

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact CommunityWellbeingOpsRecruitment@herefordshire.gov.uk


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   We will contact you to discuss interview arrangements.  If you would like to obtain details regarding feedback on your application please contact Hoople Resourcing at: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk

About Us

Herefordshire Council was established in April 1998 and took over the responsibilities of South Herefordshire District Council, Hereford City Council and Hereford-Worcester County Council and some of Leominster District Council and Malvern Hills District Council.

Herefordshire Council's ambitions are set out in full in our county plan. They focus on the key areas of environment, community and economy and are to:

  • Protect and enhance our environment and keep Herefordshire a great place to live
  • Strengthen communities to ensure everyone lives well and safely together
  • Support an economy which builds on the county's strengths and resources

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