Kinship Senior Social Worker

Kinship Senior Social Worker - 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 Kinship Senior Social Worker Posted on 13 October 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 03 November 2026 Department Children’s Social Care & Social Work Department is a required field Salary £49,590 - £53,919 per annum Vacancy type Permanent Hours per week 36 Home Vacancies Kinship Senior Social Worker About the role We are seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our Kinship service, supporting children and families through assessment, care planning and court processes. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with complex cases, contribute to high-quality assessments and play a key role in securing stable, supportive arrangements for children within their extended families. As a Social Worker, you will: Manage a varied and increasingly complex caseload, including safeguarding responsibilities. Use a range of frameworks for assessment and intervention. Chair professional meetings with multi-agency partners, children and families. Produce clear, evidence-based assessments, reports and case recordings. Use evidence and research to inform decision-making and practice. Support students and new colleagues, including acting as a buddy where required. Take responsibility for your own supervision, development and reflective practice. Challenge discriminatory practice and promote inclusive outcomes. Respond proactively to safeguarding and emergency situations. As a Senior Social Worker, you will additionally: Manage a complex caseload with a high level of autonomy. Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues, managers and partners. Model high standards of professional practice and caseload management. Prepare court reports and provide expert testimony in Care or Private Law proceedings. Participate in panels and contribute to decision-making processes. Support team planning and contribute to service delivery. Act as a Practice Educator for students and/or Newly Qualified Social Workers. Produce management information and support service analysis. Kinship Focus Within the Kinship service, you will: Complete detailed, analytical and evidence-based assessments of prospective kinship carers. Produce high-quality support plans within required timescales and deadlines. Work to court deadlines and panel requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of the child’s journey through court, including temporary fostering and kinship arrangements. Apply understanding of kinship care legislation, frameworks and support options. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Advocate for and offer high level support to Kinship carers and the children in Kinship Arrangements. About You We are looking for qualified Social Workers who: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England. Have substantial post-qualifying experience (3+ years) within children and families services and can work at the Senior SW expectations of practice level. Have very strong assessment and analytical writing skills (required for court and for panel). Have experience working with complex families and safeguarding. Ideally have experience within kinship and/or fostering teams. Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities. Can build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies. Enable others to learn including student and apprentice SW's and be a model of go