The Court Team is a specialist team working with children who have met the threshold for legal intervention. The Social Worker will be involved in court work, preparation of assessments and evidence for court and care planning for children and young people.
The role requires:
·Work directly with children and provide a clear and accurate assessment of the needs of the child and their family in each case.
·Devise, implement and review care plans.
·Ensure all statutory responsibilities are well managed, including visiting children, arranging reviews and reporting to the court.
·Complete parenting assessment, together and apart siblings' assessments, risk assessments, transition plans, etc.
·Drive excellence for all children and young people.
·Striving to maintain and improve Hillingdon’s reputation within the Court arena by providing support to social workers to improve the quality of Court Documents.
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.
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 within a children's Court Team
On joining our Children’s Social Care team, you’ll be welcomed and made to feel ‘at home’, benefitting from the right tools, skills, and resources. From day one you’ll meet with colleagues across the council who will provide expert guidance and support to succeed and develop your career at Hillingdon - giving you that ‘Hillingdon feeling’.
Our commitment to continuous improvement is also reflected in our dedication to lead, coach, and invest into our people. Whether you’re just about to embark on a career within social care, or aspire to progress into senior roles, we offer clear development pathways to help you achieve your career ambitions.
With access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities (PAMs, AIMs, CGP2, etc.), every day is a ‘learning day’. Partnering with local Universities to offer the ‘Practice Educators programme’ we’re keen to not only enhance the quality of our social care provision, but also supercharge your career!
In addition to a comprehensive career development plan, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Local government average salary pension scheme
From 26 to 34 days annual leave (rising to 37, dependant on length of service)
Free on-site parking when working at our civic centre offices
Career breaks
Hybrid working and flexible working hours
Season ticket loan
Access to a credit union
Access to a wide range of trainings, courses, and other types of professional development
Discount on a variety of adult education courses run by the council
Payment of professional fees where these are required
Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
Cycle purchase scheme
Car sharing scheme
30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses
If you'd like to arrange an informal chat about this role, please send us an email to recruitment@hillingdon.gov.uk, highlighting your name, contact details, and the name of this role.