Herefordshire Council

Are you ready for a rewarding journey? Step aboard and join us in Herefordshire!

Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.

We’re working hard to provide the best services possible and we’re looking for individuals who share our passion to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families in Herefordshire. Together, we’ll embark on a mission to make a difference. Your skills and compassion are your ticket to changing our children and young people’s lives.

Experience personal growth, continuous support, and the opportunity to see where this journey can take your career. 

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  £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages:  support of up to £10,000
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 to senior social worker level
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.

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