Social Worker Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Gladstone Regional; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Free parking outside city centre

Regular supervision

Training and development

Long term contracts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

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

The role involves developing care plans, ensuring the voice of the child is central, and working within Looked After Children frameworks. Hybrid working options are available with long-term contracts possible.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.
• Complete UASC assessments in line with statutory guidance.
• Undertake statutory responsibilities for Looked After Children/Children in Care.
• Develop, implement and review outcome-focused care plans.
• Build relationships with children and young people ensuring their voice is central.

Skills

Caseload management

Risk assessment

Multi-agency work

Voice of the child

Education

Social Work degree

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Description

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join its client’s specialist UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children) Team in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated service supporting vulnerable young people, ensuring they receive the care, protection, and support they need to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, completing statutory assessments, supporting young people through their care journey, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and promote their welfare.

Benefits

• Excellent rate of pay – £40 per hour
• Free car parking outside the city centre
• Access to regular supervision
• Access to training and development
• Hybrid working options
• Long term contracts available
• Supportive team environment

What will your responsibilities be?

• 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 the safety, wellbeing, and development of young people.
• Build effective relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voice is central to all assessments, planning, and interventions.
• Complete assessments, reports, and documentation to a high professional standard.
• Attend and contribute to Looked After Children reviews, pathway planning meetings, strategy meetings, and multi-agency meetings.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including education, health services, legal representatives, and immigration services.
• Support young people with their transition to independence, including preparation for adulthood and developing life skills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements, local policies, and professional standards.
• Assess and manage risk effectively, making informed decisions to safeguard vulnerable young people.
• Promote strengths-based practice and support positive outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you must have;

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

Why Liquid Personnel?

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. *Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Suppo