Herefordshire Council

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England’s most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community.

Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life . We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference.

It’s an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our people and our relational practice  approach. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care.

We are delivering ‘GOOD’ services through ‘OUTSTANDING’ leadership - officially recognised by Ofsted this year.

If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire  - where your work truly matters.

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.

Looking for a role that challenges you while offering unwavering support? At Herefordshire Council, you'll find a rewarding career where you're valued every step of the way. 

 

We Offer:

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

Welcome payment:  £10,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages:   support of up to £10,000
Retention payment: Between £2,000 - £4,000 dependant on service area
Generous Annual Leave:  31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme  (LGPS)
Professional development:   protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers. 
Career progression:   clear pathways to progress
Flexible working:   hybrid working,  flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours 
Employee Assistance Programme:  24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees   for one professional body.
Pick your perks   – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. 

 

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.

 

We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com .

 

View our Children’s Social Care vacancies here Vacancies - Children & Young People

Visit our website here Spirit of Herefordshire - Children & Young People

Contact us on RecruitmentCYPD@herefordshire.gov.uk