Senior Social Worker

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking a high-performing Adults’ Social Worker for the Preparation for Adulthood & Autism Team. This dynamic role involves supporting young people in transitioning to adult services and promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing through comprehensive assessments and case management.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support and Counselling Services

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Experience in transition and autism pathways required.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Care Act and Mental Capacity Act is essential.
• Proactive approach to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and reviews for personalised care.
• Manage safeguarding referrals under Section 42.
• Support young people in accessing employment opportunities.

Skills

Person-centred planning

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Understanding of Care Act

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a high-performing and experienced Adults’ Social Worker to join our innovative and forward-thinking local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to progress their career in a supportive environment that values development, collaboration, and person-centred practice.

We currently have a vacancy in our Preparation for Adulthood & Autism Team, which supports young people transitioning into adult services and manages autism referrals. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work closely with:

• The Transition Service
• Children with Disabilities Team
• Leaving Care Team
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) services

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out timely and responsive assessments, re-assessments, and reviews to deliver personalised care and support to service users and carers.
• Promote independence, safety, and wellbeing through person-centred planning.
• Case management, EHCPs, Health Action Planning, and duty management within a fast-paced environment.
• Manage safeguarding referrals under Section 42 and Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest decisions, and Community DoLS applications.
• Participate in Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments.
• Support young people in accessing employment opportunities.
• Liaise effectively with statutory bodies, voluntary organisations, and other partner agencies.
• Make referrals to supported living services and develop risk assessments and protection plans.
• Contribute to service development, represent the team when required, and share best practices across the service.

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced Adults’ Social Worker with a strong understanding of transition and autism pathways.
• A proactive and organised individual with a commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding protocols.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your social work career, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject tothe following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• Professional Registration Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note:Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.