Social Worker
Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust
Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom
Health and Care | Other | Skilled Worker
Salary: £50,008 – £56,908 per annum (5% HCAS included)
Posted on October 4, 2025
Closing Date: October 12, 2025
Description
Senior Social Worker – Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Reference: 367-ACMS-3884
Location: Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City
At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (HPFT), we are seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Community Mental Health Service in Ware.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within an experienced multidisciplinary team, supporting and leading others in delivering high-quality care and safeguarding in line with the Care Act.
Main Duties
- Promote wellbeing, choice, and control for service users in a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide expert social care advice and leadership within the team.
- Support newly qualified social workers through the ASYE programme.
- Undertake or train to become an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
- Carry out complex assessments and reviews in line with The Care Act 2014.
- Act as a champion for best practice in social care and safeguarding.
What We Offer
- Support to develop your skills and leadership abilities.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
- Wellbeing activities including mindfulness, yoga, pilates, and craft club.
- Childcare vouchers and company discounts.
About Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust
HPFT is one of only five UK mental health trusts rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.
Our team of over 4,000 professionals provides services across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, built around our values:
Welcoming | Kind | Positive | Respectful | Professional
We were also recognised as the 4th best mental health and learning disability trust to work for nationwide.
Requirements
Essential:
- Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of Care Act 2014 and safeguarding.
- Experience mentoring or supervising others.
- Evidence of partnership working and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Desirable:
- Additional qualifications such as CBT, Family Therapy, or Best Interests Assessor training.
Additional Information
HPFT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting flexible working.
Candidates requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can review eligibility here:
Check if you need a UK visa – GOV.UK
Application Process
- Complete the Values-Based Questionnaire before applying:
HPFT Recruit for Values Questionnaire - Use your completion code (valid for 6 months) to submit your application form.
- Applications close on 12 October 2025 at 23:59.
