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Be part of something Outstanding at Hillingdon. Ofsted has recognised our commitment to children and families and now we’re looking for passionate Senior/Social Workers to help us go even further. Across our Family Help, Court and Cared for Children's teams, you’ll build strong relationships, drive meaningful change, and be supported to grow every step of the way. Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

We are now delivering services through an exciting new family help, placing social workers closer to the communities they serve. This approach is fully aligned with the latest DfE Family First Partnership expectations, ensuring practice that is child-centred, community-focused, and responsive to local needs.

As a Social Worker in Hillingdon, no two days will be the same. You will:

• Build meaningful, relationship-based practice with children and families.

• Work within a supportive locality team embedded in a defined geographical area.

• Lead and coordinate multi-agency plans that safeguard children and support families.

• Be part of our journey to becoming a fully trauma-informed service, supported by a strong and stable leadership team.

• Access regular supervision, reflective practice, and extensive professional development opportunities.

About You

We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and forward-thinking Social Workers who are ready to make a real impact.

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.

• Committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.

• Excited by our localities model and the opportunity to work more closely with local communities.

• Driven to make a difference for children and families, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.

• Creative, curious, reflective, and always open to learning and improvement.

• A collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment and shares our commitment to delivering excellence in line with DfE’s family first partnership reforms.

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.

Benefits

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.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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 to the 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.