Childrens Social Worker
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24.08 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hereford, Herefordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE
Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £24.08 per hour
Location: Leominster
Introduction
Our Safeguarding and Support service is made up of six 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 Practitioners, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. Locality working gives you the opportunity to stay connected, meet new colleagues, and easily access support.
We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for skilled and committed Social Workers to join our Safeguarding and Support teams.
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.
About You
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) with 3 years experience PQE
Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE
Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £24.08 per hour
Location: Leominster
Introduction
Our Safeguarding and Support service is made up of six 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 Practitioners, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. Locality working gives you the opportunity to stay connected, meet new colleagues, and easily access support.
We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.
The Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for skilled and committed Social Workers to join our Safeguarding and Support teams.
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.
About You
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) with 3 years experience PQE