Senior / Social Worker - Cared for Children

Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Cared for Service

Why Social Workers Choose Hillingdon

If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships with children and families and want to work somewhere you can truly make a difference, Hillingdon is the place for you.

Following our recent Ofsted Outstanding judgement, we continue to invest in our workforce, creating the conditions for social workers to thrive. We know great social work happens when practitioners have the time, support and stability to focus on families.

Hear from our Principal Social Worker and Head of Practice about what makes Hillingdon an outstanding place to build a career in children's social work : Hillingdon is an outstanding place to shape and develop your career

That's why we offer

✅Ambitious, dynamic and welcoming teams where you will be supported in your practice and your professional growth

✅ Salary up to £56,169 per year (including £2,250 retention payment)

✅ £2,250 Retention Payment

✅ SWE registration fee

✅ 5 minutes from Metropolitan and Picadilly lines and M40

✅ Free PARKING

✅ Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

✅ TOIL provided

✅ Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and CIT

✅ Manageable workload

✅ 100% permanent and experienced Senior Leadership Team

✅ Visible, accessible and supportive managers and senior leaders

✅ Regular reflective supervision and clinical consultation

✅ Excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities

✅ A relationship-based and trauma-informed practice model

✅ Modern, locality-based teams and working environments

✅ We have already implemented the Social Work reforms and innovative ways of working

✅ Up to 34 days annual leave rising to 37 days after long service, in addition to bank holidays.

About our Cared For Service

Our cared for children's service work with children who are unable to remain at home and those who are unaccompanied children seeking asylum. Our children tell us that our social workers help young people feel seen, heard, and supported. Our children are supported by a wide range of professionals, including our Multi-agency Psychology service, virtual school and participation and child's voice team. We are now seeking social workers/senior social workers to support our cared for children.

As a Social Worker in Hillingdon, no two days will be the same. You will:

• Build meaningful, relationship-based practice with children, families and carers.
• Be part of our journey to becoming a fully trauma-informed service, supported by a strong and stable leadership team.
• Lead and coordinate multi-agency care plans that safeguard children and enable them to reach their potential.
• Access regular supervision, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and extensive professional development opportunities.
• Trained to undertake Brief enquiries & merton compliant age assessments.

What we are looking for

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

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Driven to make a difference for children with strong understanding of multi-agency partnership
• Creative, curious, reflective, and always open to learning and improvement.

What You'll Receive

Social Worker (POA): £44,184 - £48,519

Senior Social Worker (POB): £49,590 - £53,919

Plus £2,250 Retention Payment (applicable to both Social Worker and Senior Social Worker grades)

• Potential package value up to £56,169 per annum.

Salary placement will be determined based on qualifications, skills and experience.

Why Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we are proud of what we've achieved:

✅ Outstanding Ofsted judgement

✅ Stable and experienced permanent leadership team

✅ Strong culture of support and collaboration

✅ Commitment to workforce wellbeing

✅ Investment in professional development

✅ Clear career progression pathways

✅ Focus on keeping caseloads manageable

✅ An ambitious vision for children and families

Our social workers tell us that what makes Hillingdon different is the combination of strong leadership, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to spend meaningful time helping families create lasting change.

Make Your Next Career Move Count

If you're looking for an Outstanding local authority where your practice is valued, your development is supported, and your impact is recognised, we'd love to hear from you.