Senior / Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Join Hillingdon's Outstanding Children With Disabilities Team

Why Social Workers Choose Hillingdon

If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities 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 children and families.

That's why we offer:

✅ Ambitious, dynamic and welcoming teams where you will be supported in your practice and professional growth

✅ Salary up to £52,194 per year

✅ Plus additional annual £2,250 Retention Payment

✅ SWE registration fee paid

✅ Accessible location, 5 minute walk to Met Line and Piccadilly, close to M40, Free parking

✅ Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

✅ TOIL provided

✅ Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

✅ Manageable caseloads

✅ 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 working environments

✅ Up to 34 days annual leave rising to 37 days after long service, plus bank holidays

About Our Children with Disabilities Team

Our Children with Disabilities Team is dedicated to supporting children and young people with complex needs, disabilities and additional vulnerabilities to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We work alongside families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time while remaining at the centre of all decision-making.

Our practitioners build strong relationships with children and families, helping them navigate challenges, access services and develop greater resilience and independence.

Our approach is simple: Build Relationships. Champion Inclusion. Improve Lives.

Through strengths-based and trauma-informed practice, we work with families to promote safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team, you will:

• Build meaningful and trusting relationships with children, young people and their families.
• Help children grow, learn, and achieve their potential so they can look forward to a positive future.
• Undertake high-quality assessments that recognise the unique strengths, needs and aspirations of children with disabilities.
• Develop and implement effective Family Help plans, Child Protection and Care Plans where required.
• Lead interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with Education, Health and Care professionals to deliver coordinated support.
• Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voice influences planning and decision-making.
• Support children through periods of transition, including preparation for adulthood.
• Undertake capacity assessments and DOLS applications.
• Manage complex safeguarding concerns and promote positive risk management.
• Complete high-quality recording, assessments, court reports and care planning documentation.
• Contribute to our vision of delivering outstanding services for children with disabilities and their families.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for social workers who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.

You will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities.

What You'll Receive

Social Worker (POA) - £42,771 - £46,968
Senior Social Worker (POB) - £48,003 - £52,194

Plus £2,250 Retention Payment (applicable to both Social Worker and Senior Social Worker grades).

Potential package value up to £54,444 per annum.

Salary placement will be determined based on qualifications, skills and experience.

Why Hillingdon?

At Hillingdon, we are proud of what we've achieved:

✅ Outstanding Ofsted judgement

✅ Stable and experienced permanent leadership team

✅ Strong culture of support and collaboration

✅ Established transitions and tri-partite panel arrangements with multi-agency colleagues

✅ Commitment to workforce wellbeing

✅ Investment in professional development

✅ Clear career progression pathways

✅ Manageable caseloads and supportive management oversight

✅ A strong commitment to inclusion and supporting children with additional needs

✅ An ambitious vision for children, young people and families

Our social workers tell us that what makes Hillingdon different is the combination of supportive leadership, collaborative working and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families every day.

Make Your Next Career Move Count

If you're looking for an Outstanding local authority where your practice is valued, your development is supported and your impact is recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Hillingdon's Children with Disabilities Team and help transform the lives of children, young people and families every day.

Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to be safe, happy, healthy and achieve their full potential.

Benefits

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 Gov