Job Title: Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Localities
Location: Civic Centre, High Street Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB8 1UW
Salary: £37,725 – £46,857 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Closing Date: 29th February 2024
About us:
At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.
With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.
What does a Social Worker do at Hillingdon?
Hillingdon Adult Social Care has three locality teams working with adults with a physical disability and older peoples. The team responds to safeguarding enquiries, carries out best interest assessments for service users, implementing and reviewing care packages in the community (Service users’ homes / Supported Living / Care Homes).
The successful applicant will work closely with the CCG, GP’s, Community Health teams and voluntary sector agencies. We are looking for an enthusiastic social worker with skills and knowledge in the Adult Social care field, focusing on person centred and strength-based approach in social care need assessment, support planning, mental capacity assessment and best interest decision making, S42 enquiry and DoLS challenges.
Job Requirements:
You will be a qualified, experienced Social Worker looking to progress your career or an accomplished Senior Social Worker, with a wide range of experience working with Older Adults and/or People with Disabilities. You will have developed your skills and knowledge with further post qualifying training and have specific experience with the relevant client group.
You will be innovative and creative with a willingness to explore new models of working to improve the outcomes for our service users. Moreover, you will be a highly motivated individual who is able to build strong relationships to deliver the best possible outcomes for vulnerable people.
The Social Worker profile describes our career pathway and outlines in detail the qualification and experience levels required for these positions.
Join our highly rated Adult Social Work services and you’ll enjoy the chance to build on our strengths and improve adults lives across Hillingdon.
What we offer:
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance:
- 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 – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service
Health & Wellbeing:
- Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough
- Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme
- Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses
- Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits
- Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
- Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues
- Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre
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: Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Family Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Adult Social Care, Social Care Worker, Social Support also be considered for this role.
