Social Worker

Sheldon Phillips Ltd

📍 Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Full-time community-and-social-service Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Team

Herefordshire Council

Salary: £41,363 - £45,777 per annum

Plus: £10,000 Welcome Payment & £4,000 Retention Payment

Contract: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working available

Herefordshire Council continues to invest in its social work services, with a clear focus on workforce stability, reduced caseloads, and reflective practice. The service is on a strong improvement journey, currently undergoing Ofsted inspection, and continues to embed the Family Safeguarding model across all teams.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in the Safeguarding & Support Team, you’ll work with families on Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings pathways, building strong and trusting relationships to achieve lasting change.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work alongside adult specialists and partner agencies to develop effective safety and support plans. You’ll balance...