Social Worker / Senior Social Worker

Company: London Borough of Hillingdon
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Location: London
Job Description:

About the role

Join our Community Adult Social Work Team at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge, within a diverse London Borough. As a qualified Social Worker, you will support residents with a range of needs and help them improve their well‑being, managing a caseload that includes older people and individuals with physical disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct Care Act assessments and develop individual support plans.
  • Complete reviews for packages of care already in place.
  • Participate in team meetings and professional forums to share knowledge and expertise.
  • Apply a preventive and strength‑based approach in practice.
  • Conduct S42 investigations to safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect.

About You

  • Qualified Social Worker.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to apply research‑informed practice in interventions.
  • Collaborative approach, working effectively with multi‑agency partners.
  • A keen desire to build on existing learning and further develop your skills.
  • For Senior Social Workers, the ability to manage a caseload and supervise up to two workers.

Salary Information

  • Social Worker (POA): £42,771 – £46,968
  • Senior Social Worker (POB): £48,003 – £52,194

Benefits

  • Flexible Working Hours
  • 36‑Hour Work Week
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement increasing with length of service
  • Hillingdon Sports & Leisure discounts
  • Salary Sacrifice Schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, pension contributions
  • Cycle to Work scheme with parking, lockers, showers
  • Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership
  • Vivup Benefits – offers and discounts
  • Mental Health Support and Counselling Services
  • Travel Support – season ticket loans and free car parking

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, Qualifications Check, Professional Registration Check, and 5 years of referencing.

This Recruitment Campaign Notice

Only Social Worker positions are being recruited; Senior Social Worker roles are not open at this time.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026