About the role:
We’re looking for a Children’s Participation Officer to join our team in Hillingdon. The role involves leading group work, facilitating consultations, and gathering the views and experiences of children, young people and their parents/carers to ensure they are at the heart of what we do. This position will support the ongoing Family First reforms, helping to improve services for children, young people and families through a coordinated, multi‑agency approach.
About you
- Strong communication and advocacy skills
- Confidence in using ICT systems and digital tools
- Experience working with children and young people
- Background of lived experience within safeguarding services (e.g., care‑experienced or having previously had a social worker)
This role requires flexibility, including evening and occasional weekend work.
Why join Hillingdon?
- Be part of a forward‑thinking, supportive team
- Have real influence on the direction and design of services
- Help shape meaningful change at a borough‑wide level
Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service.
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions.
- Cycle to Work – eco‑friendly commuting with cycle purchase scheme, parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to the pension scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – variety of offers and discounts.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling and a legal advice service.
- 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 to applicants with disabilities.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and 5 years of referencing. A new‑starter health questionnaire and disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service are required.
Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. This role may be closed early due to a high volume of applications.
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