Supervising Social Worker

About the role

At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon. If you are a Newly Qualified Social Worker with a passion for making a difference, join our team, where opportunities for career progression, an OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating and a stable and experienced senior leadership team await you!

Chart your professional growth in an environment dedicated to nurturing your potential and helping you become the best Social Worker you can be. Our commitment to excellence is unparalleled, showcasing our dedication to providing excellent outcomes for children and the highest standard of care for every child.

What Our Social Workers Say:
"…supportive and educational opportunity that has allowed me to progress both personally and professionally…"
"…the supportive and nurturing environment here has made me feel valued and supported…"

No two days are the same for a social worker. Seeing children, supporting parents, arranging meetings, whilst always working in a child centred manner. Safeguarding is always our priority and we are proud to provide an OUTSTANDING service to children and young people in Hillingdon.

We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic newly qualified social workers who are looking to start their careers in a OUTSTANDING local authority. Hillingdon children’s services are embarking on a journey to becoming a trauma informed service and we need social workers who have insight and dedication to join us.

• Provide regular supervision, guidance and support to approved foster carers.
• Complete statutory visits, annual foster carer reviews and quality assessments.
• Safeguard children by identifying and responding to risk, concerns and allegations.
• Contribute to placement stability, matching and support planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely case recording and reports.
• Work collaboratively with children’s social workers, partner agencies and fostering panel.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in fostering practice.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours duty and rotas as required.

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.

• 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 Benefit
  s – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support – our mental health first aiders and counselling services.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias.