Social Worker / Senior Social Worker Cared for Children Team (Permanent)Location: London Borough of Hillingdon (Hybrid working available)Salary: £42,771 £52,194 (dependent on experience)Retention Payment of £2,250Contract: PermanentThe RoleAs a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker within the Cared for Children Team, you will:Hold responsibility for children and young people who are looked after by the local authority.Build strong, consistent relationships with children, carers, and families to promote stability and wellbeing.Complete high-quality care planning, pathway planning, and statutory reviews in line with legislation and best practice.Progress permanency planning, including long-term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate.Work closely with carers, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies to ensure holistic support for children in care.Prepare clear, analytical reports for reviews and court where required.For Senior Social Workers: provide professional guidance, mentoring, and support to colleagues managing complex cases.About YouYou will be a committed and capable practitioner with:A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.Post-qualifying experience within Children s Social Care, ideally with experience of looked after children or permanence planning.A strong understanding of care planning, statutory responsibilities, and corporate parenting duties.Excellent assessment, planning, and communi