Senior Social Worker

About the role

Be part of something Outstanding ted has recognised our commitment to children and families and now we’re looking for passionate Senior/Social Workers to help us go even further.

Across our Family Help, Court and Cared for Children teams, you’ll build strong relationships, drive meaningful change, and be supported to grow every step of the way. Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

We are now delivering services through an exciting new family help, placing social workers closer to the communities they serve. This approach is fully aligned with the latest DfE Family First Partnership expectations, ensuring practice that is child‑centred, community‑focused, and responsive to local needs.

As a Social Worker in Hillingdon, no two days will be the same. You will:

• Build meaningful, relationship‑based practice with children and families.
• Work within a supportive locality team embedded in a defined geographical area.
• Lead and coordinate multi‑agency plans that safeguard children and support families.
• Be part of our journey to becoming a fully trauma‑informed service, supported by a strong and stable leadership team.
• Access regular supervision, reflective practice, and extensive professional development opportunities.

We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and forward‑thinking Social Workers who are ready to make a real impact.

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Committed to relationship‑based and trauma‑informed practice.
• Excited by our localities model and the opportunity to work more closely with local communities.
• Driven to make a difference for children and families, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
• Creative, curious, reflective, and always open to learning and improvement.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment and shares our commitment to delivering excellence in line with DfE’s family first partnership reforms.

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.

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…