Social Work UASC Senior Practitoner

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £33.30

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Supportive management

Birmingham community

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Practitioner focused on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in Birmingham. You will manage complex caseloads, safeguard children, and lead multi-agency assessments while adhering to statutory requirements.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development. You will work within a supportive team, collaborate with agencies, and contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable children and

Qualifications

• Approved social work qualification with SWE registration.
• Significant experience with vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of current social work practice and key legislation.
• Effective communication across formats and partners.
• Experience liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and develop protective plans.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham.
• Manage a complex caseload, meet statutory requirements and needs.
• Record and analyse information using management systems and timelines.
• Lead assessments for children in need of protection and multi-agency plans.
• Lead timely meetings focused on child-centered needs and wishes.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure joined-up service delivery.
• Prepare and present reports to conferences, courts and panels.
• Support the Team Manager and contribute to team objectives.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Multi-agency liaison

Education

Approved social work qualification (SWE registration)

Tools

Management systems

Job description

Senior Practitioner UASC
Job Location: Birmingham Salary: £33.30 hourly. Ongoing

Join our vibrant team at Birmingham Children's Trust as a Senior Practitioner focusing on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This is a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise in Children's Services to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Working full-time, you will be pivotal in our mission to provide excellent social work and family support across the city. We are looking for someone who brings innovation and is eager to support our vision of creating better futures for vulnerable children and families.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate at £33.30, ensuring you are well-compensated for your expert contributions
• Flexible work arrangements, allowing you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training to keep you at the cutting edge of social work practices
• Join an inspiring team effort, with a supportive management structure to guide your professional growth
• Enjoy the diverse, vibrant community of Birmingham, with its rich cultural events and activities

What you will do:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham, delivering top-tier services
• Manage a complex caseload, meeting all legislative requirements and ensuring each child or young person's needs are addressed
• Collect, record, and analyse information using management systems, ensuring actions taken fulfil statutory responsibilities
• Conduct thorough assessments for children in need of protection, creating and monitoring plans involving multi-agency partners
• Lead proactive, timely meetings that focus on the child or young person's needs, wishes, and feelings
• Collaborate with professionals and agencies to ensure a seamless 'joined-up' approach
• Prepare and present reports to relevant conferences, courts, and panels
• Support the Team Manager and engage in team meetings to contribute positively to the team's objectives
• Approved social work qualification with registration from Social Work England (SWE)
• Significant experience with vulnerable children and families and liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Current knowledge of professional social work practices and key legislation
• Ability to communicate effectively in various formats and work collaboratively with diverse teams

Birmingham offers an energetic and diverse backdrop for your career in Children's Services. With a rich cultural scene, exceptional restaurants, and welcoming communities, it's a fantastic place to live and work. If you're looking for a meaningful job where your work truly impacts peoples' lives, this is the role for you.