Hammersmith & Fulham is a vibrant and exciting London Borough to live, work and socialise in. Our borough is home to over 195,000 people from communities all over the world, all benefitting from some of the best public services and amenities in the country.
Being a small borough, Hammersmith & Fulham is easy to get around. We are also served by no fewer than 17 Underground and Overground stations, 68 bus routes and a huge number of cycling, rail and walking routes; commuting here is easy!
We have a richly diverse mix of world-class culture and community arts, and a large tech and life sciences district which attracts some of the brightest young talent in the UK. We also love our green spaces, with 20 of our local parks holding a coveted Green Flag award.
The borough is home to a huge choice of arts and music venues – including the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo – along with a vast range of restaurants. You can also shop, eat and play at Westfield Shopping Centre, which has more than 350 retailers.
Hammersmith Bridge is an iconic milestone in the annual Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race, and we also boast the historic Fulham Palace, Queen’s Club tennis courts, three professional football clubs, and the legacy of hosting the 1908 Olympic Games.
Hammersmith & Fulham is also the only council in the country to offer free adult home care and was the first to offer free breakfasts for all pupils at our local primary schools.
In Hammersmith & Fulham, we strive to be a place where every child has the best possible start in life, grows up feeling cherished, loved and realises their full potential as young citizens.
We are committed to providing the right support at the right time to enable our families and communities to be safe and healthy and for our children to thrive.
Our Systemic Practice model is well established, placing emphasis on relationships as key to supporting change for families. We nurture relationships that are respectful, collaborative and empowering with our families, supported by our highly skilled Clinical team, networks and partner agencies, focusing on the whole family system rather than individuals
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion matters in Hammersmith & Fulham. We are committed to being an employer of choice through fostering greater inclusion, promote diversity and build a sense of belonging.
Hammersmith & Fulham is a thriving borough that is always striving to develop and improve. Children’s Social Care was judged ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted inspection and the Youth Justice Service has received an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation in July 2022.
It’s an exciting time to join us with opportunities to work in a range of teams with different specialisms.
An opportunity to work for an Ofsted ‘GOOD’ local authority with ‘Outstanding’ Youth Justice Service
Supportive, nurturing and friendly environment with a commitment to EDI initiatives
Manageable caseloads
Very competitive pay rates with well established social work career progression scheme
Access to the Local Government Pensions Scheme
Annual leave entitlement of up to 34 days
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
Excellent learning & development opportunities
Staff benefits portal that gives you access to a wide range of local and national offers and discounts
If you have any questions about applying for roles within Hammersmith & Fulham Children’s Services, please contact our Workforce and Practice Manager: Gerne.Pieterse@lbhf.gov.uk