Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team
📍 Hillingdon Council | 🕐 36 Hours per Week | 🗓️ Start Date: ASAP
Ofsted Rated: OUTSTANDING
Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?
Social Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with Hillingdon Council, who are currently recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join their high-performing and deeply compassionate Children in Care Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts the wellbeing and rights of young people at the very centre of its practice.
🔍 About the Role:
In this role, you'll support children and young people up to the age of 18, fulfilling Hillingdon's statutory duties as a corporate parent. The service also includes skilled Personal Advisors who continue this support up to age 25 for care leavers.
You will work in a stable team with strong leadership and a culture of trauma-informed, relationship-based practice. You’ll contribute to a service consistently praised for its high standards, collaborative ethos, and meaningful outcomes.
🌱 Why Join Hillingdon?
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✅ Rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
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✅ Strong, supportive leadership and team culture
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✅ Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
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✅ Access to high-quality training and reflective supervision
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✅ A child-centred, trauma-informed approach to care
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✅ Regular recognition for exceptional work and outcomes
“Hillingdon offers a supportive and educational opportunity that has allowed me to progress both personally and professionally.”
– Senior Social Worker, Hillingdon
💼 Employee Benefits:
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36-hour working week
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Flexible working options to support work/life balance
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Generous annual leave (increasing with service)
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Discounts at Hillingdon-owned gyms, pools, and leisure centres
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Vivup Benefits Portal – discounts on shopping, dining & more
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Mental health support, 24/7 counselling, and wellbeing services
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Free parking, season ticket loans & cycle-to-work scheme
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Salary sacrifice for electric vehicle leasing & additional pensions
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about helping young people reach their full potential and want to join a borough that invests in its staff and services, we want to hear from you.
👉 Apply now via CV-Library