Social Worker

Schools’ Choice; England; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their UASC Team. This role involves supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, ensuring their welfare and assisting with their asylum applications. You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with various stakeholders, and advocate for the needs of vulnerable children. If you have a strong background in social work and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team that values compassion and commitment to improving the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a social worker, particularly with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Strong understanding of child protection laws and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory duties including CIC reviews and S47 enquiries.
• Manage caseload of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children until they turn 18.
• Organize appointments with solicitors and key stakeholders.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Case Management

Advocacy

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Opus people solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their UASC Team.

Job Title: Social Worker
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £34
Location: Felixstowe
Remote/Office based: Hybrid

We are a countywide team responsible for supporting and accommodating any unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) who has arrived into Suffolk spontaneously or via the National Transfer Scheme (NTS).

Our duties resemble mainstream Child In Care teams with the additional responsibility of ensuring our clients' asylum application is submitted to the Home Office and advocate any subsequent Immigration matter thereafter.

We internally transfer clients at 18 years from social workers to person advisors who support our care leavers up to the age of 25 years pending need and circumstance.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking statutory child in care duties, including CIC reviews, PEPs, S47 enquiries.
• Undertaking brief enquiries.
• Manage caseload of UASC until 18 years old.
• Organise appointments with immigration solicitor/education and health.
• Key link between UASC and their foster carer/housing provider.
• Organise transfer to Person Advisor near 18th birthday ensuring PA has met the client and is aware of pending tasks/achievements and ensuring necessary referrals submitted regarding housing/benefits etc.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years of social worker experience, then this is the role for you. We would love to hear from you.