Senior / Social Worker - Family Help

London Social Work for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 4,300 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hillingdon is recruiting social workers to join the Family Help Service. You will build trusted relationships with children, young people and families and lead assessments to inform Child In Need and Child Protection plans.

The role supports safeguarding and works within statutory children’s services, aiming to improve safety and resilience for families. We welcome applicants with a recognised social work degree, SW England registration, and a commitment to strengths-based

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA or equivalent).
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience of working with children and families within statutory children's services.
• Demonstrate safeguarding knowledge, child development and practice frameworks.
• Possess excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Show a commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Building trusted, relationship-based partnerships with children, young people and their families.
• Completing high-quality assessments that identify strengths, risks and support needs.
• Developing and delivering effective Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Leading purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and family resilience.

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Job description

This role is subject to a £4,250 retention payment per annum, applicable to both Social Worker & Senior Social Worker grades. The potential total package value is up to £58,169 per annum. (SWE) registration fee is also reinbursed

About the role

Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Family Help Service

If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships with children and families and want to work somewhere you can truly make a difference, Hillingdon is the place for you. Following a recent Ofsted Outstanding judgement, Hillingdon continues to invest in its workforce, creating the conditions for social workers to thrive.

Hillingdon's Family Help Service is at the forefront of the national Families First Partnership Programme, bringing together early help, targeted support and statutory intervention to provide seamless support for children and families. Working within locality-based teams, the successful candidate will support children from Child in Need through to Child Protection, developing strong relationships with families and partners within the local community.

Our approach is simple: Build relationships. Create change. Improve outcomes.

By working in smaller geographical areas, social workers can spend more time with children and families, strengthen local partnerships and deliver interventions that make a lasting difference. One family described the team as: "A beacon of hope in very troubled waters."

Key responsibilities include:

• Building trusted, relationship-based partnerships with children, young people and their families
• Completing high-quality assessments that identify strengths, risks and support needs
• Developing and delivering effective Child in Need and Child Protection plans
• Leading purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and family resilience

  About you

  Hillingdon is looking for social workers who are passionate about making a lasting difference in children's lives. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be someone who believes that positive relationships can change children's lives. The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA or equivalent)
  • Be registered with Social Work England
  • Have experience of working with children and families within statutory children's services
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child development and practice frameworks
  • Possess excellent communication, analytical and relationship-building skills
  • Show a commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice

  Salary placement will be determined based on qualifications, skills and experience. At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. A guaranteed interview scheme is available for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.

  This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, qualifications check, professional registration check, and five years of referencing. 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.

  About Hillingdon

  At Hillingdon, our purpose is simple: to work alongside children, young people and families to help them feel safe, build on their strengths and achieve their potential. Through strong relationships, early support and collaborative working, we help create brighter futures for the communities we serve.

  If you're looking for an Outstanding local authority where:

  • Children are at the heart of every decision.
  • Relationships matter.
  • Families are partners in change.
  • Learning and development are prioritised.
  • Your wellbeing and career progression are supported.
  • Your work has a genuine impact on children's lives.

  then we'd love to hear from you.

  We are looking to recruit experienced, qualified social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce.

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