Social Worker: DoLS & Safeguarding Expert; Adults

• Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference? Join Hillingdon Council’s Community DoLS Team and play a vital role in safeguarding the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of adults in our community.

• About the role
• Are you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference? Join Hillingdon Council’s Community DoLS Team and play a vital role in safeguarding the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of adults in our community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a specialist service where your expertise will have a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of people who may lack the capacity to consent to their care and treatment.

About The Service

The Community DoLS Team ensures that individuals are not unlawfully deprived of their liberty and that their rights are fully protected under the Mental Capacity Act.

The service works with adults aged 18 and over, supporting some of the borough’s most vulnerable residents through robust assessments, high-quality decision-making, and effective partnership working.

Our Aims

• To safeguard the rights of individuals who are deprived of their liberty
• To ensure Community DoLS applications are completed for all service users who require them
• To promote lawful, proportionate, and least restrictive care arrangements

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Need

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Experience in assessment and care management for adults with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding, person-centred practice, and upholding professional standards

Why Join Hillingdon Council?

At Hillingdon, we value our staff and are committed to supporting your development in a forward-thinking, supportive environment. You’ll be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team where your skills, judgement, and contributions are valued.

If you are passionate about protecting people’s rights and want to work in a specialist area of practice where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

• About You
• About us
• 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…