Social Worker

Social Worker

Full time – 36 hours per week with the ability to work flexibly during evenings, weekends and bank holidays to provide cover 7 days a week.

This is the work that makes a difference.
This is social work.

Within the London Borough of Hounslow, there are so many opportunities to create a positive, sustainable, and meaningful change for the people who live here and their families.

Whether it’s by supporting children who weren’t given a good start in life or being there for adults who struggle to get by independently and with dignity – our social workers are at the heart of the community.

As a social worker in Hounslow, your work will have a direct impact on the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Empowering them to get the help, support, and services they need to make positive decisions about their future.

As our team grows, we’re looking for people who are passionate about protecting others, supporting people through difficult times, and being part of positive change within the community of Hounslow.

Want to help deliver a fair, green, and more equal borough where people from all walks of life can thrive?

To apply, you will need to:

· Demonstrate relevant work experience with Adults or Children’s Social Care

· Have an awareness of and ability to implement relevant legislation, ie Care Act 2014

· Registered with SW England you will also have a professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, DIPSW or BA)

· Registered with SW England, you will also have a professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, DIPSW or BA).

Additional information

Would you like to be part of The London Borough of Hounslow, whose diverse workforce are committed to making a positive difference for our residents and visitors by ensuring the quality of our services are maintained to a high standard?

Hounslow Council is an outstanding council serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic cabinet, and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships across the borough which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place, full of potential, but a borough hit hard – socially and economically by Covid 19. We have stepped up for our residents and businesses like never before.

The London Borough of Hounslow is committed to supporting professional development. You will receive on-going support, supervision and training and a structured career path.

This post is considered by the authority to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.