Senior Practitioner

Total Social; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services firm is seeking an experienced locum Children's Social Worker to work with the UASC and 16+ Pathways Team. The role involves supporting vulnerable young people, conducting assessments, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should have at least three years of experience in children's services within an English local authority. This position is primarily based in the West Midlands with some distance driving required.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ post-qualifying experience in children’s services.
• Experience working with unaccompanied asylum seekers.
• Skill in building trusting relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with unaccompanied asylum seekers in the West Midlands.
• Conduct return home interviews.
• Ensure timely recording and assessment.

Skills

Assessment skills

Conflict resolution

CSE knowledge

Working with vulnerable teenagers

Job description

Total Social are working with Shropshire Council who are looking for an experienced locum Children's Social Worker for their UASC and 16+ Pathways Team.

Cases for unaccompanied asylum seekers, placed predominantly in the West Midlands. Working with 16+ young people, living predominantly in the Shropshire area, but there can be distance driving.

Recording is essential and keeping within timescales, good assessment skills and analysis.

Conflict resolution, working with vulnerable and dysregulated teenagers, who have been through trauma and negative lived experience. CSE knowledge and skills

Return home interviews, building a positive and trusting relationship with the young person. Preparation for supervision, and ensuring supervision is prioritised. Reflection and feedback, seeking direction as and when required.

Qualifying candidates require at least three years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.