Newly Qualified Social Worker - Children's Services

About the role

At Hillingdon Council, we are proud to live our commitment to Putting Our Residents First, ensuring children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We are recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers across our service, including the our Cared For Children's team and the exciting new family help service. Our 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 are committed to delivering OUTSTANDING outcomes for children and young people - and we are proud that Ofsted agrees. Now, we are looking to support Newly Qualified Social social workers to develop themselves, and the shape the future of children’s services in Hillingdon.

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

You will be:

• A Newly Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England (or in the process of being registered).
• Experience or placement within a statutory social work team.
• Committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Driven to make a difference for children and families
• 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.

Hillingdon continues to deliver the ASYE programme in line with the Skills for Care requirements.

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 Benefit
  s – 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.
• 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…