Social Worker / Senior Social Worker Court Team (Permanent)
Location: London Borough of Hillingdon (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £42,771 £52,194 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment of £4,250
Contract: Permanent
Pro Social Partners are delighted to be partnering with the London Borough of Hillingdon to recruit dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to their Court Team, within Children s Social Care & Social Work.
Hillingdon s Children s Services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and this is an exceptional opportunity to join a specialist court team working with vulnerable children and families at the threshold for legal intervention.
Hillingdon Council
The Court Team focuses on delivering high-quality statutory work, intensive intervention, and permanency planning, ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes for children and young people involved in care proceedings.
The Role
As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker in the Court Team, you will:
* Undertake statutory child protection and court work, preparing clear, evidence-based assessments and reports.
* Develop, implement, and review robust care plans in line with legal requirements.
* Work intensively with children and families to support positive change and safe parenting.
* Lead on permanency planning to secure long-term outcomes for children.
* Collaborate effectively with legal teams, partner agencies, and internal colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
* For Senior Social Workers: provide leadership and professional guidance to colleagues as part of case planning and practice improvement.
About You
* You will be a motivated and knowledgeable practitioner with:
* A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
* Post-qualifying experience in children s social work, with relevant experience of statutory work and court processes.
* Strong assessment, analytical, and written communication skills.
* A commitment to relationship-based practice and high standards of professional practice.
* For Senior Social Worker applications: evidence of leadership, complex case management, and the ability to support and mentor colleagues.
Why Hillingdon?
* Join a high-performing, outstanding-rated children s service with a strong culture of support and development.
* Work within a specialist court team, recognised for quality practice and impact before the court.
* Clear opportunities for career progression, training, and reflective supervision.
* Hybrid working arrangements and flexible workplace options.
* Be part of a team that values innovation, partnership working, and sustainable outcomes for children and families.
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