Senior Social Worker Out of Hours p/t

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is looking for a passionate social worker to join the Specialist Out of Hours Team. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on families in crisis while enjoying a flexible working schedule and ongoing development opportunities. Join us to grow your skills in a supportive environment focused on safeguarding children.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support and Counselling Services

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience in children's social care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency response in a 24-hour service.
• Safeguard children and support families in crisis.
• Collaborate with agencies for effective intervention.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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, at 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: You’ll provide an effective emergency response in a fast-paced, 24-hour service. No two shifts are the same - your impact will be immediate and meaningful.

• Grow and Develop: We’ll support you in advancing your skills, building on your experience, and developing innovative ways of working.

• Safeguard and Support: Be at the frontline of safeguarding children and supporting families in crisis, while collaborating with MASH colleagues to respond to contacts in real time.

• Work Collaboratively: Expand your partnerships with agencies to ensure that every child receives the right intervention from the most appropriate professional or service - right from the first point of contact.

• Enjoy Flexibility and Support: Our shift rota offers flexibility, and our team environment is supportive, diverse, 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

Schedule:Shift-based, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and bank holidays
Enhancement:20% shift enhancement for unsocial hours

This is 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 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.