Senior / Social Worker - Family Help
- uxbridge, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
Job Description
About the role
Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Family Help 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.
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 £56,444 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 Family Help Service
Hillingdon's Family Help Service is at the forefront of the national Families First Partnership Programme, bringing together early help, targeted support and statutory intervention to provide seamless support for children and families.
Working within our locality-based teams, you'll support children from Child in Need through to Child Protection, developing strong relationships with families and partners within your local community.
Our approach is simple: Build relationships. Create change. Improve outcomes.
By working in smaller geographical areas, social workers can spend more time with children and families, strengthen local partnerships and deliver interventions that make a lasting difference.
One family described our workers as:
\"A beacon of hope in very troubled waters.\"
The Role
As a Family Help Social Worker, you will:
- Build trusted, relationship-based partnerships with children, young people and their families.
- Complete high-quality assessments that identify strengths, risks and support needs.
- Develop and deliver effective Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
- Lead purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and family resilience.
- Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, adult services and community partners.
- Safeguard children and promote positive outcomes through timely and effective decision‑making.
- Maintain accurate records, assessments and reports to support high‑quality practice.
- Contribute to our ambition of becoming a fully trauma‑informed service.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for social workers who are passionate about making a lasting difference in children's lives.
You will have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Experience of working with children and families within statutory children's services.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child development and practice frameworks.
- Excellent communication, analytical and relationship‑building skills.
- A commitment to strengths‑based, relationship‑focused practice.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who believes that positive relationships can change children's lives.
What You'll Receive
Social Worker (POA) - £42,771 - £46,968
Senior Social Worker (POB) -