Social Worker​/Senior Social Worker - Court Team; Reputation). Education

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker Court Team (Permanent)

Location:
London Borough of Hillingdon (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £42,771 £ 52,194 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment of £4,250
Contract:
Permanent

Pro Social Partners are delighted to be partnering with the London Borough of Hillingdon to recruit dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to their Court Team, within Children s Social Care & Social Work.

Hillingdon s Children s Services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and this is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialist court team working with vulnerable children and families at the threshold for legal intervention.

Hillingdon Council

The Court Team focuses on delivering high-quality statutory work, intensive intervention, and permanency planning, ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes for children and young people involved in care proceedings.

As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker in the Court Team, you will:

• Undertake statutory child protection and court work, preparing clear, evidence-based assessments and reports.
• Develop, implement, and review robust care plans in line with legal requirements.
• Work intensively with children and families to support positive change and safe parenting.
• Lead on permanency planning to secure long-term outcomes for children.
• Collaborate effectively with legal teams, partner agencies, and internal colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• For Senior Social Workers: provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues as part of case planning and practice improvement.

• You will be a motivated and knowledgeable practitioner with:
• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in children s social work, with relevant experience of statutory work and court processes.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and written communication skills.
• A commitment to relationship-based practice and high standards of professional practice.
• For Senior Social Worker applications: evidence of leadership, complex case management, and the ability to support and mentor colleagues.

• Join a high-performing, outstanding-rated children s service with a strong culture of support and development.
• Work within a specialist court team, recognised for quality practice and impact before the court.
• Clear opportunities for career progression, training, and reflective supervision.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible workplace options.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, partnership working, and sustainable outcomes for children and families.