Social Worker for Separated Migrant Youth - Pathways

Sandwell Childrens Trust; Oldbury; Híbrido; GBP 41.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous annual leave up to 31 days +

Retention bonus

Birthday/Paid days off

Descripción de la vacante

Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in the UK. The role involves safeguarding, care planning, and advocacy to ensure permanence and positive outcomes for the children in our care.

You will work within the Children We Care For service, engaging closely with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to secure suitable permanency solutions and pathway planning for young people as they approach adulthood.

Formación

• Be social work qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE programme completed in a children and families setting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to assess risk and make informed decisions.
• Experience with looked-after children and young people, including asylum-seeking cases, is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the vulnerability of Sandwell’s children and provide improved quality of life.
• Inform Care Planning to promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Advocate for young people to help them reach goals and futures.
• Focus on Pathway Planning for independence as young people approach adulthood.
• Develop knowledge on issues affecting older young people (immigration, exploitation, missing, substance misuse, mental health, placements).
• Listen to children and young people to ensure they are heard and involved in planning.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Self-motivation

Decision making

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Educación

Social Work degree/qualification

Registration with Social Work England

ASYE completed in children & families setting

Descripción del empleo

Sandwell Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in the UK. The role involves safeguarding, care planning, and advocacy to ensure permanence and positive outcomes for the children in our care.

You will work within the Children We Care For service, engaging closely with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to secure suitable permanency solutions and pathway planning for young people as they approach adulthood.