C&YP Social Worker – MASH
Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Salary: HC8 £36,363 - £40,777 (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year £41,363 - £45,777)
Welcome payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37
Location: Hereford
Relocation package of up to £10,000 available
Closing date: 15th March 2026
Introduction
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.
Curious about what it’s really like to be a Social Worker with us?
Want to know what it really feels like to work with our passionate and dedicated Social Work teams? This short video gives you a glimpse into the heart of our service and shows why Herefordshire Council could be the perfect place for your next career move.
https://youtu.be/FSjU-FV5uic
The Role
Are you an experienced social worker with a genuine passion for safeguarding children and supporting families at the earliest opportunity? Do you enjoy providing practical guidance, advice, and emotional support to help families and carers ensure children’s safety and wellbeing?
We are seeking a MASH Social Worker in Herefordshire to work as part of a multi-agency team, helping to protect children and young people who may be at risk of harm. In this role, you will carry out initial assessments, offer guidance to families, and collaborate with partner agencies to identify needs and risks. You will provide clear, practical support to ensure children are safe, their welfare is promoted, and families receive timely interventions.
You will play a key role in building positive relationships with children, families, and carers, supporting early intervention, and ensuring that every child in Herefordshire has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
About You
We are looking for Social Workers who are:
- Experienced social worker with a proven track record of supporting foster carers, special guardians, and children in care.
- Committed to improving the lives of children and young people, prioritising their safety, wellbeing, and potential.
- Skilled at building positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, carers, families, and key stakeholders.
- Provides guidance, training, and practical support to foster carers, enabling children to thrive in stable, nurturing environments.
- Dedicated to promoting resilience, emotional wellbeing, and positive outcomes for children in care.
- Confident in managing complex cases and making informed, child-focused decisions.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to a supportive, professional team environment and committed to ongoing professional development.
- Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
To arrange an informal discussion, or ask any questions about the role, please contact
[email protected]
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Salary range of £36,363 - £40,777 per annum
- Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum
- Welcome Payment: £10,000 (see attached guidance)
- Retention payment: £2,000 - £4,000 depending on team.
- Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
- Professional development: protected time and budget to develop yourself and your career
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
- Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
- Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
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, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You’ll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care.
If you’re committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters.
Herefordshire Council Plan
The Council plan sets out how we will make our contribution to achieving a better and more successful Herefordshire, please see the link below to find out more:
Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-2028
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].
If you’re shortlisted for interview and require any reasonable adjustments, our Children & Young People Recruitment Team will be happy to support you.
Creating an inclusive workplace
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.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
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 application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We are 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.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, the C&YP Recruitment Team 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 - check your spam/ junk folder too.
Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Please note: the council is currently unable to offer overseas visa sponsorship for Social Worker roles in Children & Young People. Overseas 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: https://spiritofherefordshire.com/children-young-people/jobs/