Supervising Social Worker

Hillingdon Council; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks a Newly Qualified Social Worker committed to making a difference in children's services. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include safeguarding children, supporting foster carers, and maintaining accurate records. Enjoy benefits such as flexible working hours, generous holiday entitlement, and access to health and wellness programs. This role emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Discounts at Leisure Centres

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Dynamic and enthusiastic newly qualified social workers looking to start their careers.
• Passion for making a difference in children's services.
• Insight and dedication towards becoming a trauma-informed service.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision, guidance and support to approved foster carers.
• Complete statutory visits and reviews for foster carers.
• Safeguard children by identifying risks and concerns.
• Contribute to placement stability and support planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording.
• Collaborate with children’s social workers and partner agencies.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in practice.
• Participate in out-of-hours duty as required.

Job description

About the role

At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon. If you are a Newly Qualified Social Worker with a passion for making a difference, join our team, where opportunities for career progression, an OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating and a stable and experienced senior leadership team await you!

Chart your professional growth in an environment dedicated to nurturing your potential and helping you become the best Social Worker you can be. Our commitment to excellence is unparalleled, showcasing our dedication to providing excellent outcomes for children and the highest standard of care for every child.

What Our Social Workers Say:
"…supportive and educational opportunity that has allowed me to progress both personally and professionally…"
"…the supportive and nurturing environment here has made me feel valued and supported…"

What does a Social Worker do at Hillingdon?

No two days are the same for a social worker. Seeing children, supporting parents, arranging meetings, whilst always working in a child centred manner. Safeguarding is always our priority and we are proud to provide an OUTSTANDING service to children and young people in Hillingdon.

About you

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic newly qualified social workers who are looking to start their careers in a OUTSTANDING local authority. Hillingdon children’s services are embarking on a journey to becoming a trauma informed service and we need social workers who have insight and dedication to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular supervision, guidance and support to approved foster carers.
• Complete statutory visits, annual foster carer reviews and quality assessments.
• Safeguard children by identifying and responding to risk, concerns and allegations.
• Contribute to placement stability, matching and support planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely case recording and reports.
• Work collaboratively with children’s social workers, partner agencies and fostering panel.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in fostering practice.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours duty and rotas as required.

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.

Benefits

• 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 – our mental health first aiders and counselling services.
• 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. All employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities. 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.

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.

Pre‑employment screening: Enhanced DBS Check, Qualifications Check, Professional Registration Check and 5 years of Referencing.

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.