Social Worker, Mental Health

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Hillingdon Council’s Learning Disabilities Team and help enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Hillingdon Council’s Learning Disabilities Team and help enhance the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with individuals, families, and a multidisciplinary team to develop tailored support plans that promote independence, well-being, and community integration.

• Manage a social work caseload with a high level of autonomy.
• Provide expert professional and technical advice to colleagues, managers, and partners.
• Promote reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Apply a range of assessment and intervention frameworks effectively.
• Support and mentor others in professionalism and effective caseload management.
• Build strong networks with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery.
• Prepare reports for the Court of Protection.

• A Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of 12 months AYSE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Experience in assessment and care management for individuals with learning disabilities and/or disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

If you’re passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, join us at Hillingdon Council!

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.
• Perkbox Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox 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.

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…