Social Worker

Job Introduction

Job Title: Social Worker
Starting Salary: £39,481 progressing to £43,149 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £2k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Adult Care Services

Current Vacancies

Older Peoples Service - West

Prevention of Admissions Team
Hemel Hempstead
37 hours per week | Permanent

The Southwest Prevention of Admission Team supports individuals who live in their own home or usual place of residence and are aged 65 or over, or under 65 with a confirmed dementia diagnosis, who are experiencing a deterioration in health or care circumstances that is likely to lead to a hospital, residential, or inpatient admission within 48 hours.

The team covers South and West Hertfordshire, including the localities of St Albans, Dacorum, Watford, Hertsmere, and Three Rivers.

Watford & Three Rivers Locality Team
Hemel Hempstead
37 hours per week | Permanent

The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning & Development.

Please note we are unable to consider newly qualified social workers in these teams at present.

Adult Disability Service East

East Herts Locality Team
Stevenage
37 hours per week | Permanent

Stevenage Locality Team
Stevenage
37 hours per week | Fixed Term to January 2027

North Herts Locality Team
Stevenage
37 hours per week | Permanent

The Adult Disability Service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability. We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.

Please note we are unable to consider newly qualified social workers in these teams at present.

Which Team Would You Like To Join?
When completing your application, please indicate at the top of your cover letter which of the currently advertised teams you are applying for. Vacancies are reviewed regularly and the teams listed above may change.

About us

Are you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.

We're transforming the way we work through our Connected Lives approach - a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives.

About the role

As a Social Worker, you will play a key role in supporting adults, carers, and families to achieve positive outcomes and maintain their independence. Working within the discharge to assess model, you will help people transition safely from hospital, ensuring they receive the right support at the right time to maximise their wellbeing and reduce the need for ongoing services where appropriate.

Responsibilities include

• Undertaking strengths-based assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Working with individuals, families, and carers to identify needs, strengths, and desired outcomes.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing person-centred care and support plans.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to help people maintain their independence and wellbeing.
• Managing a varied caseload and coordinating appropriate packages of care and support.
• Making referrals to partner agencies and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Assessing and managing risk, while ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met.
• Maintaining accurate case records and preparing reports and documentation as required.

Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of two days per week based in the office.

About you

Essential

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of your ASYE and experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience of completing strengths-based assessments, support planning, and reviewing care and support arrangements.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and balance competing priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• A commitment to promoting independence and delivering person-centred, strengths-based practice in line with our Connected Lives approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for residents.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle travel across the county as required.

We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified Social Workers who have completed their ASYE. Opportunities for newly qualified practitioners vary across our services and are considered on a vacancy-by-vacancy basis, taking into account the level of support and experience available within the team.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Health and social care

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

If you have a specific preference of team, please mention this at the top of your cover letter.

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

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Salary

£39,481 progressing to £43,149 pa pro rata + benefits

Working conditions

Contract: Permanent/ Fixed Term