Social Worker City, North

A Vibrant Social Work Opportunity at Herefordshire Community Wellbeing

Ready to make an extraordinary impact? Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is actively seeking dynamic, self-motivated, and professionally confident Social Workers to join our welcoming and supportive team. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to immerse yourself in a fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment.

Job Title: Community Wellbeing Social Worker (Adult Social Care)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hereford City, Ross on Wye and Leominster (please feel free to specify your preference)

Hours: 37 hours

Salary: £36,363 to £40,777 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance)

Closing date:14th December 2025

What you'll do:

• Take on a thrilling variety of adult social work, from Care Act Assessments and person-centered support planning to Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 Enquiries.
• Apply your experience working with diverse adult populations, including those with physical and learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older adults.
• Work with a strength-based approach to empower individuals and champion independence.
• Engage in crucial CHC and s117 work to ensure seamless support.
• Thrive in a supportive culture that offers regular supervision and celebrates your professional growth.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and holds a qualifying degree.
• Has a deep understanding of current legislation and its real-world impact.
• Possesses the drive to potentially pursue qualifications in Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional.
• Collaborates effectively with external agencies to build strong partnerships.
• Holds a full, clean driving license and is ready to explore our vibrant county.

Why Herefordshire?

• A warm welcome: We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can develop close relationships with colleagues.
• Your future is bright: With clear pathways for career progression, your professional journey here is limited only by your ambition.
• Work/life harmony: We champion flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working, to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally.
• Perks that matter: Enjoy competitive pay, a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays, a robust pension scheme, and our "Pick your Perks" benefits program.
• A supportive culture: Our Employee Assistance Programme and focus on staff wellbeing are paramount, especially given the challenging but rewarding nature of social work.

Herefordshire Community Wellbeing isn't just a place to work; it's a mission. We're on the hunt for passionate, confident Social Workers who want to join our supportive team and champion the wellbeing of adults across our vibrant county. If you believe in the power of strengths-based practice and thrive in a dynamic environment, you belong here.

You will:

• Transform lives with comprehensive Care Act Assessments and bespoke support plans.
• Navigate complex situations with expertise in Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, and more.
• Collaborate fearlessly with a variety of partner agencies to ensure holistic care.
• Never stop growing with regular supervision and funded opportunities to specialize in your area of interest.

We're looking for an advocate with:

• A Social Work England registration and a relevant qualification.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance.
• A track record of effective, person-centred assessment and care management.
• The drive to develop into a Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.

Join our vibrant community and get:

• A starting salary of £36,363, plus a £3,000 welcome payment.
• Flexible working options to balance your professional and personal life.
• A robust benefits package, including a pension scheme and a retail perks scheme.
• A supportive atmosphere where you are truly valued.

Ready to make your mark? 

We are. For questions or an informal chat, email [email protected] before the deadline on 14th December 2025.

Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox.

Please note that the council is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for Social Worker roles in Adult Social Care. Prospective candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK should not apply for these roles. We appreciate your interest in Herefordshire Council and would encourage you to consider other opportunities with us that may be open to sponsorship. A full list of current vacancies can be found here: . 

Reasonable Adjustments

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected]. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
  
  
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.   

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.

Come and join us