At Hillingdon Council, we are proud to live our commitment to Putting Our Residents First, ensuring children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We are recruiting Newly Qualified Social Workers across our service, including the our Cared For Children's team and the exciting new family help service. Our approach is fully aligned with the latest DfE Family First Partnership expectations, ensuring practice that is child-centred, community-focused, and responsive to local needs.
As a Social Worker in Hillingdon, no two days will be the same. You will:
- Build meaningful, relationship-based practice with children and families.
- Work within a supportive locality team embedded in a defined geographical area.
- 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, reflective practice, and extensive professional development opportunities.
We are committed to delivering OUTSTANDING outcomes for children and young people - and we are proud that Ofsted agrees. Now, we are looking to support Newly Qualified Social social workers to develop themselves, and the shape the future of children’s services in Hillingdon.
About You
We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and forward-thinking Newly Qualified Social Workers who are ready to make a real impact.
You will be:
- A Newly Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England (or in the process of being registered).
- Experience or placement within a statutory social work team.
- Committed to relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
- Driven to make a difference for children and families
- Creative, curious, reflective, and always open to learning and improvement.
- A collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment and shares our commitment to delivering excellence in line with DfE’s family first partnership reforms.
Hillingdon continues to deliver the ASYE programme in line with the Skills for Care requirements.
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- 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 (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Qualifications Check
- Professional Registration Check
- 5 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
