Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - First Response Team
Location: Civic Centre, High Street Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB8 1UW
Salary: £37,725.00 - £46,857.00 per year
Job Type: Fulltime / Permanent (36 hours per week)
About us
Hillingdon Council: Putting our Residents first.
Hillingdon is London's second largest borough. Our staff live across the area and beyond, with our main council offices at the Civic Centre in the heart of vibrant Uxbridge town centre. Putting our residents first is at the heart of everything we do, and we are embarking on an ambitious plan to modernise our service offering, while sustaining the high-quality delivery we are known for.
What does a senior/Social worker do for Hillingdon?
We are looking for Social Workers who have children's rights inscribed in their hearts and children's aspirations focused in their minds. We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, skilled social workers who want to invest their energy into achieving better and better outcomes for our children and their families every day.
Within our First Response and Out of Hours service, our Multi-Agency Assessment Hub (MASH), Referral and Assessment Teams (RAS) and Emergency Duty Team (EDT) aim to provide timely assessments and signpost children to the right service at the right time.
What Ofsted said about the service:
'Decisions are timely, with good evidence of management oversight.
Partners in the MASH know of, and share accountability for, the progress of requests for information.
Children are seen quickly
About you:
We are looking for Social Workers who have children's rights inscribed in their hearts and children's aspirations focused in their minds. We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, skilled Social Workers who want to invest their energy into achieving better outcomes for our children every day.
Successful candidates will:
Hold a social work qualification
Have at least 12 months' postgraduate experience
Be able to evidence a commitment to your own development since qualification
Be registered with Social Work England
Have previous experience working in a front-line service, within a Referral and Assessment or MASH team
How will we help you develop as a Social Worker?
You will be surrounded by emotionally intelligent, dedicated social workers and leaders who model a 'Children First' ethos. Every conversation you have will enhance your learning
You will have regular, reflective supervision and group supervision
You will be trained to use risk assessment tools and apply strength-based models of restorative practice to achieve best outcomes for children
You will be provided with equipment to assist mobile and flexible working
You will receive regular feedback from children and young people about your practice and how it impacts on their lives
You will have access to a clear career pathway with opportunity to grow in accordance with your talent and need
Due to an unexpected high volume of applications, we may close this advert earlier than the date advertised. We therefore recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Closing date: 27 April 2023
Please note the company is not able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
Candidates with the relevant experience, qualifications, and job titles of: Social Worker, Senior Outreach Worker, Charity Support Worker, Support Assistant, Charity Outreach Support Worker, Social Worker, Support Worker, SWE Qualified, Enabler, Social Carer, Care Management, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Social Care Coordinator, Youth Social Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Fostering Support may also be considered for this role.