London Borough of Hillingdon
Senior Social Worker
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Senior Social Worker
Senior Social Worker – Preparation for Adulthood Team
About the Role
Are you an ambitious Adults’ Social Worker looking to advance your career? Join a forward-thinking local authority that nurtures talent and offers growth opportunities.
Our Adults’ Social Workers deliver critical services across Initial Assessment, Locality and Hospital Teams, alongside our specialist Learning Disability Service. We are currently seeking a Senior Social Worker for our Preparation for Adulthood Team, focused on supporting young people transitioning into adult services.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with:
- The Transition Service
- Children with Disabilities Team
- Leaving Care Team
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) Services
- Conduct timely and high-quality assessments, re-assessments, and reviews, providing personalised care to promote independence and safety
- Manage complex cases, including:
- Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Health Action Planning
- Person-centred planning
- Participate in Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments where appropriate
- Support young people with employment transition planning
- Liaise with statutory organisations, voluntary bodies, and external agencies to ensure effective service delivery
- Represent the service in team and strategic developments, sharing insights and best practices
- Undertake:
- Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Best Interest determinations
- Community Deprivation of Liberty Reviews (DoLs)
- Manage safeguarding referrals, risk assessments, and protection plans
- Provide duty and senior support, offering practice guidance across Learning Disability Teams
About You
You must be a qualified and experienced Senior Social Worker eager to progress within Adults’ Preparation for Adulthood services.
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Essential skills & experience:
- Proven competence in statutory duties (e.g., Care Act assessments, safeguarding processes)
- Ability to ensure smooth transitions for young people moving into adult social care
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in developing new models of working to improve service outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills—excellent at building trust-based relationships with vulnerable individuals
- Experience with person-centred planning, EHCPs, and health action planning
About Us
We prioritise our employees’ well-being and professional development, offering a supportive, rewarding workplace that enhances your work-life balance while supporting financial and personal growth.
Employee Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
- Flexible Working Hours – Tailored to meet both work and personal needs
- 36-Hour Week – Standard for all full-time roles
Financial & Health Support
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – Progressively increases with length of service
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Discounts – Access to council-owned gyms, pools, and leisure facilities
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Options for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, and additional pension contributions
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Combo of affordability, sustainability, and practicalities (lockers + showers provided)
- Local Government Pension Scheme – Secure retirement planning
- Credit Union Membership – Financial stability and bargaining power
Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Vivup Benefits – Exclusive discounts and perks for everything from tech to tourism
- Mental Health & Counselling Support – 24/7 confidential advice + legal support for you and your family
- Travel Support – Season ticket loans + free on-site car parking
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Career & Social Advantages
- Trade Union Recognition – Joining UNISON, Unite, AEP, or GMB (per your choice)
- Professional Development Opportunities – Encouragement to grow within the local authority
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We commit to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, reflecting the rich spectrum of society and our local community. Our recruitment process eliminates discrimination and bias, and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Get involved in creating an environment that honours individuality, ensuring meaningful contributions from every employee.
Recruitment Information
- Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates declaring a disability who meet essential criteria (opt-in per application). Fundamentally expands opportunities for differently-abled applicants.
- Safeguarding Commitment – Merger of child/young adult and vulnerable adult protection as a core value.
- Pre-Employment Screening wymandatory for all roles:
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Qualifications Validation
- Professional Registration Verification
- 5-Year References (upheld or otherwise)
- Impact of The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 may apply, necessitating Disclosure and Barring Service submission.
- Right to Work checks + new starter health questionnaire mandatory upon in principle selection.
Note: Priority will be granted to internal candidates at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Staff already part of the redeployment pool must meet essential criteria to be considered alongside external applicants.
Apply early—high application volumes may lead to early closure of the vacancies.
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