Senior Social Worker Out of Hours

London Borough of Hillingdon; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their Specialist Out of Hours Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families in crisis while enjoying a flexible working schedule. You will be at the forefront of safeguarding children, working collaboratively with various agencies to ensure timely interventions. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those ready to take the next step in their social work career. Join a transformative team and help shape the future of children's social care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts at leisure centres

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in children's social care.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective emergency response in a fast-paced, 24-hour service.
• Collaborate with agencies to support families in crisis.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Knowledge of the Children’s Act

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

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About the role

Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Specialist Out of Hours Team within the Stronger Families Hub, during a time of transformation in children’s social care. We are evolving our approach to stay responsive and relevant in a changing landscape - and we want you to be part of it.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference When It Matters Most: Provide an effective emergency response in a fast-paced, 24-hour service. Your impact will be immediate and meaningful.
• Grow and Develop: We support your professional growth, helping you advance your skills and develop innovative working methods.
• Safeguard and Support: Be at the frontline of safeguarding children and supporting families in crisis, collaborating with MASH colleagues to respond in real time.
• Work Collaboratively: Build partnerships with agencies to ensure children receive the right intervention from the appropriate professional or service from the first contact.
• Enjoy Flexibility and Support: Our shift rota offers flexibility, and our team environment is diverse, supportive, and focused on strength-based leadership and early intervention.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working schedule across a 365-day rota
• 20% enhancement for unsocial hours
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Ongoing training, CPD, and development opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• A Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Ongoing commitment to professional development
• Previous experience in children’s social care
• Solid knowledge of the Children’s Act
• Strong teamwork skills and adaptability
• (Desirable) Previous experience in EDT or Out of Hours services

Additional Information

Schedule: Shift-based, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and bank holidays

Enhancement: 20% shift enhancement for unsocial hours

This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a skilled and passionate social worker to make a real difference to families in times of need.

Are you ready to take on the challenge and be part of something impactful? Apply today.

About You & Us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career. We offer a wide range of benefits to support your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development, including:

• Flexible Working Hours
• 36 Hour Week
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Discounts at leisure centres and pools
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Mental Health Support and Counselling
• Travel Support

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and providing reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities.

Recruitment & Safeguarding

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. All positions are subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS, qualifications, and professional registration verifications.

Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. We encourage prompt applications as roles may close early due to high demand.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration