Senior Social Worker Court Team

Position: Permanent Senior Social Worker – Court Team
Hillingdon | Permanent | Full Time | 36 Hours Per Week
Salary: £48,003 – £52,194 per annum

🌟 About the Role

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a real impact on children’s lives? Join the Court Team at Hillingdon, recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and be part of a specialist service supporting children and families through legal interventions, care planning, and permanency arrangements.

You will play a key role in preparing assessments, care plans, and court reports, ensuring children have the best chance to thrive in safe and stable homes. The team also leads on Permanency Planning, supporting children into their forever families, and provides expert input into complex cases before the courts.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-functioning, specialist team where your expertise will be valued and your work will make a lasting difference.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

* Manage a complex caseload of children and families involved in care proceedings

* Provide expert advice and supervision to 3–6 Social Workers

* Prepare court reports and provide expert testimony in Care or Private Order proceedings

* Chair professional meetings and participate in inter-agency panels

* Undertake assessments, develop care plans, and support permanency planning

* Promote reflective practice, professional development, and high standards across the team

* Ensure compliance with legislation, guidance, and the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework

👤 About You

* Experienced in Children’s Social Care, ideally in court proceedings or safeguarding

* Skilled in assessment, care planning, and intervention frameworks

* Confident in supervising other Social Workers and providing reflective support

* Able to build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues, and multi-agency partners

* Motivated, innovative, and proactive in achieving the best outcomes for children and families

🎁 Benefits

* Hybrid working opportunities for a better work-life balance

* Generous annual leave, increasing with service

* Flexible working hours

* Access to Hillingdon Sports & Leisure discounts

* Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, electric vehicles, pensions)

* Local Government Pension Scheme & Credit Union membership

* 24/7 Mental Health Support and Counselling services

* Season ticket loans and free parking

* Vivup benefits with a variety of offers and discounts

📩 Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join a recognised Outstanding Court Team, shaping the future of children’s social care in Hillingdon