Senior / Social Worker - Court Service

Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Court 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 £58,169 per year (including £4,250 retention payment)

✅ £4,250 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 Court Service

Our Court social workers are active, out in the community, working intensively with children and families and carrying out the kind of investigative assessments that shape decisions about a child's future.

You'll build strong relationships, drive meaningful change, and be supported to grow every step of the way. Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

As a Social Worker in Hillingdon, no two days will be the same within the court team you will

• Build meaningful, relationship-based practice with children and families.
• Be trained in parenting assessments
• Lead and coordinate multi-agency plans that safeguard children and support families.
• Be part of our journey to becoming a fully trauma-informed service, supported by a strong and stable leadership team.
• Access regular supervision, clinical supervision reflective practice, and extensive professional development opportunities.

What We're 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, experienced Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.

• Committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.

• Driven to make a difference for children and families, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.

• 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 £4,250 Retention Payment (applicable to both Social Worker and Senior Social Worker grades)
• Potential package value up to £58,169 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