Location
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£59,298 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Preparation for Adulthood Team. This key role supports young people with complex needs as they transition from Children's Services into Adult Social Care. The successful candidate will manage a complex and demanding caseload autonomously, providing high-quality social work practice and delivering positive outcomes for young people and their families. You will also support the development of less experienced staff through supervision and line management responsibilities. Key responsibilities include managing complex cases, undertaking strengths-based assessments, developing person-centred support plans, ensuring statutory duties are met within required timescales, working collaboratively with partner agencies, and leading on complex decision-making and service development.

Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours to support work-life balance
- Standard 36-hour workweek for full-time staff
- Generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes including cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, and additional voluntary pension contributions
- Cycle to Work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers, and showers
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership
- Perkbox Benefits offering various offers and discounts
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services with free 24-hour confidential advice
- Travel Support including season ticket loans and free car parking
- Trade Union Membership options with recognised unions

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants are treated fairly. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, aiming for a workforce representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents.

Recruitment Information
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and opt in for consideration. The role is subject to safeguarding checks including Enhanced DBS, qualifications and professional registration verification, and referencing. Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Due to high application volumes, early application is recommended.

Experience
- Extensive post-qualifying social work experience, particularly within Transitions and Preparation for Adulthood services
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and relevant statutory guidance
- Experience with Transitions from Children's to Adult Services, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Community DoLS, SEND legislation, and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Skilled in completing NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Checklists and supporting assessments
- Experience working in partnership with Integrated Care Board (ICB) and health colleagues
- Proven ability to work with young people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and/or complex health needs
- Ability to prioritise competing demands, manage workloads effectively, and meet deadlines consistently
- Excellent assessment, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills

About you
You are a highly motivated and autonomous social work professional with a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for young people and their families. You demonstrate strong leadership skills, including supervision and line management of staff. You work collaboratively with partner agencies and contribute to service development. You are adaptable, organised, and able to manage complex and high-risk caseloads with sound professional judgement.

Qualifications
- Relevant social work qualification with professional registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the role