Social Worker/Senior Social Worker

4 weeks ago

Uxbridge, United Kingdom London Borough of Hillingdon Full time

About us

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.


With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.


Working at London’s second largest borough can be tough, particularly with government reforms, budget restrictions, and political attention – but it’s enough to keep us busy and ensures no two days are the same

What does a Social Worker do at Hillingdon?

We are recruiting a high-performing Adults Social Worker who is looking to develop their career in an innovative local authority, committed to realising potential.

Our Adults Social Workers provide services across a number of areas including Initial Assessment, Locality and Hospital Teams and a specialist Learning Disability Service.

We currently have a vacancy in our Localities Team that supports the front end and care management end of Older People and service users with Physical Disabilities.

The post holder will support in undertaking statutory Care Act Assessments with Older People, clients with Physical Disabilities and helping to achieve the 28 day performance targets, whilst reducing the waiting time for new referrals. The post holder will also hold long term cases that are complex in nature and may include hoarding, non-engagers, DoLS challenges, court of protection work (e.g. welfare disputes, court applications).

The post will include the completion of six week reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, Continuing Healthcare assessments and progression of Safeguarding cases which are solely allocated to Social Workers amongst the Team.

About you

You will be a qualified (with Social Work England), experienced Social Worker looking to progress their career or an accomplished Senior Social Worker, with a wide range of experience working with Older Adults and/or People with Disabilities. You will have developed your skills and knowledge with further post qualifying training and have specific experience with the relevant client group.

You will be innovative and creative with a willingness to explore new models of working to improve the outcomes for our service users. Moreover, you will be a highly motivated individual who is able to work as part of team, to build strong relationships to deliver the best possible outcomes for vulnerable people.

The Social Worker profile describes our career pathway and outlines in detail the qualification and experience levels required for these positions.

At Hillingdon there are many ways to develop both personally and professionally with a clear pathway for progression which may include leadership development programmes. You will be given every encouragement to reach your potential.

What we offer

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:

Work Life Balance

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 – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

Health & Wellbeing

Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough. Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses. Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits. Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.

Commute with Ease

Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

Equity, Diversity and Equality Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all individuals, and we believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

Join us in building a workplace where diversity is not only embraced but also celebrated, and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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