Designated Social Care Officer

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant professional qualification at degree level and registered with SW England.
• Proven experience in working with children and young people with SEND and their families.
• Strong background in developing effective multi-disciplinary practices and maximizing the use of resources.
• Experience in managing and delivering services in accordance with legislation, National Standards, safeguarding procedures, and local policies.
• Evidence of successful integrated working with colleagues across service and partner agencies.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication and partnership-building abilities.
• Ability to lead and inspire people, ensuring continuous improvement in service quality and delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant theories, research, and models of social work interventions.
• Ability to engage and involve children, young people, families, and carers in a co-productive manner.

•  If you would like more information or an informal conversation, please contact Charlotte Park- cpark@hillingdon.gov.uk / 07506405867.

   

On joining our Children’s Social Care team, you’ll be welcomed and made to feel ‘at home’, benefitting from the right tools, skills, and resources. From day one you’ll meet with colleagues across the council who will provide expert guidance and support to succeed and develop your career at Hillingdon - giving you that ‘Hillingdon feeling’.

Our commitment to continuous improvement is also reflected in our dedication to lead, coach, and invest into our people. Whether you’re just about to embark on a career within social care, or aspire to progress into senior roles, we offer clear development pathways to help you achieve your career ambitions.

With access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities (PAMs, AIMs, CGP2, etc.), every day is a ‘learning day’. Partnering with local Universities to offer the ‘Practice Educators programme’ we’re keen to not only enhance the quality of our social care provision, but also supercharge your career! 

In addition to a comprehensive career development plan, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Local government average salary pension scheme

• From 26 to 34 days annual leave (rising to 37, dependant on length of service)

• Free on-site parking when working at our civic centre offices

• Career breaks

• Hybrid working and flexible working hours

• Season ticket loan

• Access to a credit union

• Access to a wide range of trainings, courses, and other types of professional development

• Discount on a variety of adult education courses run by the council

• Payment of professional fees where these are required

• Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)

• Cycle purchase scheme

• Car sharing scheme

• 30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses

If you'd like to arrange an informal chat about this role, please send us an email to recruitment@hillingdon.gov.uk, highlighting your name, contact details, and the name of this role.