Senior / Social Worker - Court Team

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Uxbridge is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their Court Team, which is dedicated to improving children's futures. In this role, you will prepare court assessments, engage in care planning, and work with families in need of support. You will be part of a team recently recognized as Outstanding by Ofsted. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including flexible working hours and mental health support.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Mental Health Support

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced in children's social work.
• Creative and open to exploring new models of working.
• Highly motivated with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assessments and evidence for court.
• Care planning for children and young people.
• Support families with intensive intervention.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in children's social work

Strong relationship building

Innovative thinking

Education

Post-qualifying training

Job description

About the role

We are offering exciting opportunities for Social Workers to join the Court Team within Hillingdon, recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. This specialist team works with families who have met the threshold for legal intervention, focusing on intensive intervention, developing safe parenting skills, and supporting sustainable positive changes. You will play a key role in preparing assessments and evidence for court, as well as care planning for children and young people.

It is an excellent time to join, as we continue to explore creative approaches to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. In addition to court work, the team also leads on Permanency Planning, ensuring children can thrive in their forever homes. You’ll be part of a high-functioning team recognised as experts in their field before the court.

Salary

• Social Worker: £42,771 – £46,968
• Senior Social Worker: £48,003 – £52,194

About You

We are looking for dedicated professionals who are:

• Qualified and experienced – A Social Work qualification and background in children’s social work are essential, supported by post‑qualifying training to serve this client group effectively.
• Innovative and creative – Open to exploring new models of working, bringing fresh ideas and a proactive approach to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Highly motivated – Able to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners, working collaboratively to achieve the best results for children and young people.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team recently recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted.
• Work in a specialist role where your expertise makes a direct impact on children’s futures.
• Contribute to permanency planning and help children thrive in stable, loving homes.

Are you ready to shape the future of Children’s Social Work in Hillingdon? Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career. Your dedication and passion will make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

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 to the 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.