Join a dedicated and passionate team where the wellbeing and rights of children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Children in Care Team works with young people up to the age of 18, fulfilling our statutory duties as a local authority. The service also includes a team of highly skilled Personal Advisors who support our care leavers up to the age of 25.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker who shares our deep commitment to championing children’s rights and supporting young people in achieving their full potential.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted, supported by a stable and experienced senior leadership team. We’re proud of our culture of professional development and recognition, and we are committed to helping every Social Worker thrive in their role.
Successful applicant will be a Qualified and Experienced Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, who brings:
A strong commitment to safeguarding and delivering outstanding care
Passion for relationship-based, trauma-informed practice
Creativity, curiosity, and a desire to make a lasting difference
A collaborative approach and a willingness to grow and learn through feedback
Experience supporting children in care and care leavers (preferred)
This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking and compassionate team, where every day brings a chance to make a meaningful impact in a young person’s life.
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.