Senior / Social Worker - Family Help

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Hybrid working

TOIL provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is recruiting a Family Help Social Worker to support children from Child in Need to Child Protection within locality-based teams. You will build strong relationships with families and partners, carrying out thorough assessments and delivering effective plans.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, ongoing supervision and learning opportunities, with a commitment to trauma-informed practice and improving outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with BA/MA or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory children’s services.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child development.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, relationship-based partnerships with children, young people and families.
• Complete high-quality assessments identifying strengths, risks and needs.
• Develop and deliver Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Lead interventions to improve safety, wellbeing and resilience.
• Collaborate with schools, health, police, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to support high-quality practice.
• Contribute to a trauma-informed service.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Relationship-building

Registration with Social Work England

Education

Social Work qualification (BA/MA or equivalent)

Job description

About the role

Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Family Help Service

Why Social Workers Choose Hillingdon

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 our recent Ofsted Outstanding judgement, we continue to invest in our workforce, creating the conditions for social workers to thrive. We know great social work happens when practitioners have the time, support and stability to focus on families.

That's why we offer:

Ambitious, dynamic and welcoming teams where you will be supported in your practice and your professional growth

Salary up to £56,444 per year (including £4,250 retention payment)

£4,250 Retention Payment

SWE registration fee

5 minutes from Metropolitan and Picadilly lines and M40

Free PARKING

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

TOIL provided

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and CIT

Manageable workload

100% permanent and experienced Senior Leadership Team

Visible, accessible and supportive managers and senior leaders

Regular reflective supervision and clinical consultation

Excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities

A relationship-based and trauma-informed practice model

Modern, locality-based teams and working environments

We have already implemented the Social Work reforms and innovative ways of working

Up to 34 days annual leave rising to 37 days after long service, in addition to bank holidays.

About Our Family Help Service

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 our locality-based teams, you'll support children from Child in Need through to Child Protection, developing strong relationships with families and partners within your 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 our workers as:

\"A beacon of hope in very troubled waters.\"

The Role

As a Family Help Social Worker, you will:

• Build trusted, relationship-based partnerships with children, young people and their families.
• Complete high-quality assessments that identify strengths, risks and support needs.
• Develop and deliver effective Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Lead purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and family resilience.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, adult services and community partners.
• Safeguard children and promote positive outcomes through timely and effective decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports to support high‑quality practice.
• Contribute to our ambition of becoming a fully trauma‑informed service.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for social workers who are passionate about making a lasting difference in children's lives.

You will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children and families within statutory children's services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child development and practice frameworks.
• Excellent communication, analytical and relationship‑building skills.
• A commitment to strengths‑based, relationship‑focused practice.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who believes that positive relationships can change children's lives.

What You'll Receive

Social Worker (POA) - £42,771 - £46,968
Senior Social Worker (POB) -