Senior UASC Social Work Practitioner - Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development/training

Supportive management

Birmingham community

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is recruiting a Senior Practitioner UASC in Birmingham. The role focuses on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, delivering high‑quality social work and services to vulnerable young people. This is a full‑time post with an hourly wage of £33.30.

You will safeguard children, manage complex caseloads, perform thorough assessments, and coordinate with multi‑agency partners to ensure statutory requirements are met. SWE registered practitioners are essential.

Qualifications

• Approved social work qualification with registration from SWE.
• Significant experience with vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of current social work practices and key legislation.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children in Birmingham.
• Manage a complex caseload and address each child’s needs under statutory requirements.
• Collect, record and analyse information using management systems.
• Conduct assessments for children in need of protection and monitor plans with multi‑agency partners.
• Lead timely meetings focusing on the child’s needs, wishes and feelings.
• Collaborate with professionals and agencies for a joined‑up approach.
• Prepare and present reports to conferences, courts and panels.
• Support the Team Manager and participate in team meetings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date professional knowledge and SWE registration status.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies to support families.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Caseload management

Multi-agency liaison

Education

SWE registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is recruiting a Senior Practitioner UASC in Birmingham. The role focuses on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, delivering high‑quality social work and services to vulnerable young people. This is a full‑time post with an hourly wage of £33.30.

You will safeguard children, manage complex caseloads, perform thorough assessments, and coordinate with multi‑agency partners to ensure statutory requirements are met. SWE registered practitioners are essential.