Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

London Borough of Hillingdon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking qualified Social Workers for the Community Adult Social Work Team based at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge. You will manage a caseload to empower residents, conduct assessments, develop support plans, and safeguard vulnerable adults through collaborative, strength-based practice.

Senior Social Workers may supervise up to two staff and contribute to team learning. Salary is offered according to assessed experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with appropriate registration.
• Experience applying Care Act assessments and developing support plans.
• Ability to conduct reviews for packages of care and safeguard vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to strength-based, preventative practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Complete reviews for packages of care already in place.
• Participate in team meetings and professional forums to share knowledge and expertise.
• Apply a preventative and strength-based approach in your practice.
• Conduct S42 investigations to safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect.

Skills

Excellent communication

Research-informed practice

Multi-agency collaboration

Willingness to develop skills

Job description

Are you a passionate qualified Social Worker looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? Join our Community Adult Social Work Team based at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge, within a diverse London Borough. This is an exciting opportunity to support residents with a range of needs and help them improve their well-being.

About the role

We are looking for qualified Social Workers who are dedicated to empowering residents using strength-base approaches. You'll assist individuals in problem-solving and enhancing their skills, helping them live more independently and with greater dignity.

You will manage a caseload of residents, including older people and individuals with physical disabilities, ensuring they receive the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments and develop individual support plans.
• Complete reviews for packages of care already in place.
• Participate in team meetings and professional forums to share knowledge and expertise.
• Apply a preventative and strength-base approach in your practice.
• Conduct S42 investigations to safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect.

About You

We're looking for Social Workers who possess:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• The ability to apply research-informed practice in interventions.
• A collaborative approach, working effectively with multi-agency partners.
• A keen desire to build on existing learning, gain experience, and further develop skills within a Social Worker role.

For Senior Social Workers, you will manage a caseload and may have supervisory responsibility for up to two workers within the team.

Salary Information

This role is open to experienced Social Workers at different levels, with salary offered according to assessed experience and qualifications:

• Social Worker (POA): £42,