Senior Social Worker Corporate Parenting

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillingdon Council seeks a Senior Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team, committed to safeguarding children’s rights and supporting young people. The role offers significant professional development opportunities within a supportive environment, contributing to an outstanding service that prides itself on quality care and positive outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in care and care leavers preferred.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and outstanding care.
• Passion for relationship-based, trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Champion children's rights and support young people in achieving their potential.
• Work with the Children in Care Team fulfilling statutory duties.
• Ensure high-quality care and professional development.

Skills

Safeguarding

Relationship-based practice

Trauma-informed practice

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

About the role

Join a dedicated and passionate team where the wellbeing and rights of children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Children in Care Team works with young people up to the age of 18, fulfilling our statutory duties as a local authority. The service also includes a team of highly skilled Personal Advisors who support our care leavers up to the age of 25.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker who shares our deep commitment to championing children’s rights and supporting young people in achieving their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted, supported by a stable and experienced senior leadership team. We’re proud of our culture of professional development and recognition, and we are committed to helping every Social Worker thrive in their role.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
• A supportive, relationship-based approach to practice
• Access to a wide range of training and development
• A trauma-informed, child-centred service
• Recognition for outstanding outcomes and quality of care

Hear from Our Social Workers

“Hillingdon offers a supportive and educational opportunity that has allowed me to progress both personally and professionally. The training opportunities are vast, and the support is even greater.”

“I chose Hillingdon due to their ethos of working in a child-centred way. The supportive and nurturing environment here has made me feel valued and supported in reaching my professional goals.”

About You

You are a qualified and experienced Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, who brings:

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and delivering outstanding care
• Passion for relationship-based, trauma-informed practice
• Creativity, curiosity, and a desire to make a lasting difference
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to grow and learn through feedback
• Experience supporting children in care and care leavers (preferred)

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking and compassionate team, where every day brings a chance to make a meaningful impact in a young person’s life.

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.