Social Worker

London Borough of Hillingdon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon is recruiting a dedicated Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team and support adults with learning disabilities to live more independently and participate in the community.

You will work with individuals, families and a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored support plans, provide professional guidance, and contribute to safeguarding, assessments and Court of Protection reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of 12 months AYSE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Experience in assessment and care management for individuals with learning disabilities and/or disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a social work caseload with a high level of autonomy.
• Provide expert professional and technical advice to colleagues, managers, and partners.
• Promote reflective practice and CPD among the team.
• Apply a range of assessment and intervention frameworks.
• Support and mentor others in professionalism and caseload management.
• Build networks with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery.
• Prepare reports for the Court of Protection.

Skills

Autonomous caseload management

Professional guidance to colleagues

Reflective practice and CPD

Assessment frameworks

Mentoring others in caseload

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Hillingdon Council’s Learning Disabilities Team and help enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

About the role

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Hillingdon Council’s Learning Disabilities Team and help enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with individuals, families, and a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored support plans that promote independence, well-being, and community integration.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a social work caseload with a high level of autonomy.
• Provide expert professional and technical advice to colleagues, managers, and partners.
• Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Apply a range of assessment and intervention frameworks effectively.
• Support and mentor others in professionalism and effective caseload management.
• Build strong networks with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery.
• Prepare reports for the Court of Protection.

What You’ll Need:

• A Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of 12 months AYSE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Experience in assessment and care management for individuals with learning disabilities and/or disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

If you’re passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, join us at Hillingdon Council!

About You

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.
• Perkbox Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox 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.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

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 to avoid disappointment.