Social Worker / Senior Social Worker - Court Team
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Salary: £41,442 - £50,574 per annum
Retention Bonus: £4,250 annually after one year of service
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Working

Pro Social Partners are working closely with Hillingdon Council to support recruitment into their Court Team, where skilled Social Workers and Senior Practitioners are needed to lead on complex care proceedings and permanence planning. If you're confident in court based work and passionate about driving outcomes for children, this is a great next step.

Why Join Hillingdon's Court Team?

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£41,442 - £50,574 salary, depending on experience

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Additional £4,250 annual retention payment after 12 months

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Permanent full-time post with flexible hybrid working

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Stable, well-structured Court Team with dedicated management

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Excellent relationships with Legal Services and the Judiciary

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Full admin support for bundle preparation

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Access to learning and development for care proceedings and permanency

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Clear development pathways for progression to Senior or Advanced Practitioner roles

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Strong team culture built around peer support, supervision and shared learning

About the Role

This role is suited to a confident practitioner who can manage cases through public law proceedings and deliver strong permanence planning. You will:

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Hold and progress a caseload of children subject to care proceedings

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Prepare clear, analytical statements and court reports

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Attend court hearings, giving evidence where required

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Work closely with legal colleagues, Guardians and extended family networks

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Deliver permanency plans including long-term foster care, kinship and adoption

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Ensure assessments are robust, child-focused and compliant with statutory timescales

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Work as part of a specialist team committed to stability and best outcomes for children

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Be supported through regular supervision, case tracking and strong line management

What You'll Need to Apply

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Registration with Social Work England

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A recognised qualification in Social Work

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Experience of court proceedings and statutory children's social work

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Knowledge of the Public Law Outline (PLO), care planning and legal frameworks

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Confidence in working with legal professionals and in court settings

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A commitment to relational practice and timely, child-focused intervention

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Strong written communication and analysis skills

Apply now by sending us your CV - no lengthy forms. We'll handle the rest