Social Worker: UASC Care & Safeguarding

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Training and development

Free DBS and compliance service

Regular supervision

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join its client’s specialist UASC team in Liverpool. You will manage a varied caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, complete statutory assessments, and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and promote welfare.

You will undertake care planning, support transitions to independence, and attend Looked After Children reviews, with a focus on outcomes and voice of the child.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Post-qualified experience.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children within a specialist service.
• Complete UASC assessments and Age Assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Undertake statutory social work responsibilities for Looked After Children / Children in Care.
• Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care plans to support safety and development.
• Build relationships with children and young people, centering their voice in assessments.
• Complete assessments, reports, and documentation to a high professional standard.
• Attend Looked After Children reviews, pathway planning and strategy meetings.
• Work with education, health, legal, and immigration services.
• Support transitions to independence and life skills.
• Maintain case records and assess risk to safeguard young people.

Skills

Social work England registration

UK driving license

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join its client’s specialist UASC team in Liverpool. You will manage a varied caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, complete statutory assessments, and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and promote welfare.

You will undertake care planning, support transitions to independence, and attend Looked After Children reviews, with a focus on outcomes and voice of the child.