Childrens Social Worker (UASC Team)

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Car User allowance

Flexible working

Generous Pension scheme

26 days annual leave (31 after 5 years

Flexi leave up to 18 days

Blue Light Card access

Hybrid working

Car lease scheme after probation

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Social Worker to support Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Young People. You will deliver care planning, help access foster care and accommodation, and promote education, employment and training while navigating asylum procedures.

This permanent role requires a Social Work degree, registration with Social Work England, ASYE completion, and a valid UK driving licence with access to a car. The council offers flexible working and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Must have UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care planning and support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people up to age 18.
• Help young people access suitable foster care homes and accommodation.
• Promote engagement in education, employment and training opportunities.
• Navigate the asylum and immigration process with young people and advocate on their behalf.
• Lead on age assessments where required and build multi-agency partnerships.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work

UK Skills for Care ASYE

Job description

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our specialist team supporting Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Young People (UASC) across Northumberland.

Working within our Cared for Children's Service, you will be dedicated to supporting children and young people who have been separated from their parents and families and are seeking sanctuary in the UK.

What you'll be doing:

As a Social Worker in this specialist role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care planning and support to young people up to the age of 18. You will help them access suitable foster care homes and accommodation, promote their engagement in education, employment and training opportunities, and support them to navigate the complexities of the asylum and immigration process.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding range of responsibilities, including undertaking age assessments where required, building strong multi-agency partnerships, and advocating for some of the most vulnerable young people in our community.

You will also lead on Triple Planning processes, ensuring young people are fully prepared for adulthood and future independence, while working closely with our Children Leaving Care Team to provide a seamless transition into adulthood.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who have experienced significant trauma and uncertainty, helping them to build safe, stable and positive futures in Northumberland.

We have a permanent, full time position available.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.

What will Northumberland offer you?

• Essential Car User allowance
• A competitive salary of up to £45,529 (dependent on experience)
• A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments
• A generous Pension scheme
• A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service
• Flexi system available to take up to 18 additional days leave per year
• Access to the Blue Light Card Schem
• Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support Hybrid working
• Access to car lease scheme following the probation period Free parking at council offices and on-site charging facilities for electric vehicles.

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