Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker in Uxbridge, UK. The role involves triaging concerns, conducting assessments, and working with various agencies. Offers a competitive salary range. The ideal candidate will have experience under the Care Act and possess strong organisational skills. Benefits include flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Discounts at leisure centres

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2025).
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills around risk assessment and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Triaging concerns.
• Completing duty assessments and support planning.
• Dealing with cases that require urgent responses.
• Conducting emergency visits.
• Managing cases coming in via Heathrow Airport.

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker within Adult Social Care, Single Point of Access (SPA); a busy duty team with a focus on short term and immediate intervention.

Responsibilities

• Triaging concerns,
• dealing with cases that require an urgent or immediate response,
• completing duty assessments and support planning,
• emergency visits,
• cases coming in via Heathrow Airport (No Recourse to Public Funds, homelessness).

We are the point of access for all referrals to adult social care including self referrals and professional referrals. Working with partner agencies such as housing, reablement, safeguarding, mental health etc.

The candidate will have wide knowledge of the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2025), excellent organisational skills and can evidence an ability to work in a fast paced environment and skills around risk assessment and prioritisation.

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): £42,771 – £46,968
• Senior Social Worker (POB): £48,003 – £52,194

Please note: Salary will be offered within the appropriate banding based on skills, experience, and interview assessment.

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

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.