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UASC - Permanent -Senior Social Worker

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Hillingdon Council
💷 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
🕒 Full-Time | 36 Hours Per Week | Flexible Working Options Available

Social Personnel is proud to be partnering with Hillingdon Council in the search for a Senior Social Worker to join their Unaccompanied Children’s Assessment Team – a specialist service that supports and safeguards unaccompanied children and young people arriving in the UK.

This is a rewarding and vital role where your expertise will make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people navigating enormous change.

🔹 About the Role

You'll be working with children and young people up to the age of 18, carrying out statutory duties under the Children Act. This includes delivering high-quality assessments and care planning, ensuring safe placements, and supporting young people through immigration and safeguarding processes.

You will:



Conduct Brief Enquiries, Age Assessments, and Needs Assessments

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Navigate and manage the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) process

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Make appropriate NRM (National Referral Mechanism) referrals

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Work closely with legal teams, partner agencies, and interpreters

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Provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, relationship-based social work

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Maintain accurate records and uphold statutory responsibilities to the highest standard

🔹 Why Work With Hillingdon?

Hillingdon Council truly values its employees and provides a rewarding and supportive environment to grow professionally and thrive personally:

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🕐 36-hour week with flexible working options

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🏖️ Generous annual leave, increasing with service

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🏋️ Discounted leisure memberships at Hillingdon-owned facilities

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🚲 Cycle to Work and EV schemes

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💰 Local Government Pension Scheme and salary sacrifice options

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🧠 Mental health first aiders and 24-hour counselling support

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🚆 Travel assistance including season ticket loans and free car parking

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🎁 Access to Vivup Benefits – exclusive discounts and lifestyle perks

📝 How to Apply

If you’re passionate about supporting unaccompanied children and want to join a team where your voice and skills truly matter, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a short statement outlining your suitability through CV Library

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