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Are you a high-performing Adults' Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Join an innovative local authority that values potential and offers growth opportunities. Our Adults’ Social Workers provide services across several areas, including Initial Assessment, Locality and Hospital Teams, and a specialist Learning Disability Service. We currently have a Senior Social Worker vacancy in our Preparation for Adulthood Team, supporting young people transitioning to adult services.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the Transition Service, Children with Disabilities Team, Leaving Care Team, and SEN.
• Conduct timely and responsive assessments, re-assessments, and reviews, delivering personalized care that supports independence and safety.
• Manage cases, including EHCPs, health action planning, and person-centred planning.
• Participate in Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments when appropriate.
• Support young people in their transition to employment.
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary organizations, and other relevant agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
• Represent the service in team and service developments, sharing information and knowledge.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest and Community Deprivation of Liberty Orders.
• Handle safeguarding referrals, risk assessments, and protection plans.
• Provide duty and senior support and offer practice guidance within the wider LD teams.

About You:

• You will be a qualified, experienced Senior Social Worker, ready to further your career within the adults’ Preparation for Adulthood Team.
• You should have experience delivering statutory duties (Care Act/Safeguarding), ensuring timely assessments and smooth transitions for young people into adult services.
• Creativity, innovation, and a commitment to exploring new models of working to improve outcomes for service users are essential.
• You will be highly motivated and skilled in building strong relationships to deliver the best possible outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

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.