Senior / Social Worker - Cared for Children

Senior / Social Worker - Cared for Children - Hillingdon Council Skip to main content Vacancies Hillingdon Council Jobs Vacancies 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Hillingdon Council Jobs Senior / Social Worker - Cared for Children Posted on 28 September 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 31 October 2026 Department Children’s Social Care & Social Work Department is a required field Salary Social Worker (POA) - £44,184 - £48,519 / Senior Social Worker (POB) - £49,590 - £53,919 Vacancy type Permanent Hours per week 36 Home Vacancies Senior / Social Worker - Cared for Children About the role Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Cared for 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. Hear from our Principal Social Worker and Head of Practice about what makes Hillingdon an outstanding place to build a career in children's social work : Hillingdon is an outstanding place to shape and develop your career 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 £ 56,169 per year (including £2,250 retention payment) ✅ £2,250 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 Cared For Service Our cared for children’s service work with children who are unable to remain at home and those who are unaccompanied children seeking asylum. Our children tell us that our social workers help young people feel seen, heard, and supported. Our children are supported by a wide range of professionals, including our Multi-agency Psychology service, virtual school and participation and child’s voice team. We are now seeking social workers/senior social workers to support our cared for children. As a Social Worker in Hillingdon, no two days will be the same. You will: Build meaningful, relationship-based practice with children, families and carers. Be part of our journey to becoming a fully trauma-informed service, supported by a strong and stable leadership team. Lead and coordinate multi-agency care plans that safeguard children and enable them to reach their potential. Access regular supervision, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and extensive professional development opportunities. Trained to undertake Brief enquiries & merton compliant age assessments. What we are looking for We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and forward-thinking Social Workers who are ready to