Social Worker/Senior Social Worker - Court Team (Great Reputation). Job in Southall Education &[...]

Pro Social Partners Ltd; Southall; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Social Worker or Senior Social Worker for the Court Team in the London Borough of Hillingdon. This role focuses on statutory child protection and court work, with opportunities for career progression and hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a recognised Social Work qualification, relevant experience in children's social work, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary package including a retention payment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Clear opportunities for career progression

Reflective supervision and training

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in children's social work.
• Experience of statutory work and court processes.
• Commitment to relationship-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory child protection and court work.
• Develop and implement care plans as per legal requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams and partner agencies.

Skills

Statutory child protection

Court work

Assessment and analysis

Written communication

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker Court Team (Permanent)

Location: London Borough of Hillingdon (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £42,771 £52,194 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment of £4,250
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are delighted to be partnering with the London Borough of Hillingdon to recruit dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to their Court Team, within Children s Social Care & Social Work.

Hillingdon s Children s Services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and this is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialist court team working with vulnerable children and families at the threshold for legal intervention.

Hillingdon Council

The Court Team focuses on delivering high-quality statutory work, intensive intervention, and permanency planning, ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes for children and young people involved in care proceedings.

The Role

As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker in the Court Team, you will:

• Undertake statutory child protection and court work, preparing clear, evidence-based assessments and reports.
• Develop, implement, and review robust care plans in line with legal requirements.
• Work intensively with children and families to support positive change and safe parenting.
• Lead on permanency planning to secure long-term outcomes for children.
• Collaborate effectively with legal teams, partner agencies, and internal colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• For Senior Social Workers: provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues as part of case planning and practice improvement.

About You

• You will be a motivated and knowledgeable practitioner with:
• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in children s social work, with relevant experience of statutory work and court processes.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and written communication skills.
• A commitment to relationship-based practice and high standards of professional practice.
• For Senior Social Worker applications: evidence of leadership, complex case management, and the ability to support and mentor colleagues.

Why Hillingdon?

• Join a high-performing, outstanding-rated children s service with a strong culture of support and development.
• Work within a specialist court team, recognised for quality practice and impact before the court.
• Clear opportunities for career progression, training, and reflective supervision.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible workplace options.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, partnership working, and sustainable outcomes for children and families.