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/Socialworker do for Hillingdon? We are looking for SocialWorkers who have children's rights inscribed in their hearts and children's aspirations focused in their minds.
We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, skilled socialworkers who want to invest their energy into achieving better and better outcomes for our children and their families every day.
Within our FirstResponse 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 SocialWorkers who have children's rights inscribed in their hearts and children's aspirations focused in their minds.
We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, skilled SocialWorkers 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 SocialWorker? You will be surrounded by emotionally intelligent, dedicated socialworkers 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:
SocialWorker, Senior Outreach Worker, Charity Support Worker, Support Assistant, Charity Outreach Support Worker, SocialWorker, Support Worker, SWE Qualified, Enabler, Social Carer, Care Management, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Social Care Coordinator, Youth SocialWorker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Fostering Support may also be considered for this role. LondonBorough of Hillingdon UxbridgeEngland
