Hours: 37
Location: Ross/Ledbury
Closing date: 03/04/2019

The salary is competitive and a relocation package of up to £5k is available where appropriate

Herefordshire Adults & Communities are developing adult social care services in keeping with the new responsibilities under the Care Act 2014. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking practitioner to join us in this opportunity to enhance the existing services.

You will need to be a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with HCPC. You will be expected to have a good knowledge of complex case management, effective decision making skills including positive risk taking and conflict resolution.

You will have a solid knowledge base within adult social work and strong interpersonal and organisational skills with a developed understanding of social care practice and legislation. You will have the ideas, values and you will receive regular supervision from your line manager in the locality team and we will provide you with opportunities to develop your practice to take you forward in your career.

Herefordshire is a rural county and the ability to travel is integral to the post. The salary is competitive and relocation expenses are available where appropriate.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the job are guaranteed an interview.

Benefits with Herefordshire Council
Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)
Pension: LGS pension scheme

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

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must apply online for this vacancy, we do not accept emailed CV’S.

Please specify whether you have a disability.

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