Social Worker - Community Dols Team

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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 LGPS 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 – 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 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…