Social Worker - UASC/16+ Pathways Team - Shrewsbury - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is looking for a Social Worker for their UASC & 16+ Pathways Team based in Shrewsbury. This role involves managing cases for unaccompanied asylum seekers, maintaining records, and resolving conflicts with vulnerable youth. It offers a competitive rate of £33.10 per hour and flexibility with most work conducted remotely. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals while benefiting from professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable and dysregulated teenagers.
• Strong record-keeping and assessment abilities.
• Ability to nurture trust-based relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases for unaccompanied asylum seekers.
• Maintain thorough and timely records.
• Resolve conflicts and help rehabilitation.
• Prepare for and prioritize supervision.
• Collaborate with teams one day a week.

Skills

Empathy

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Case management

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Job Title: Social Worker – UASC & 16+ Pathways Team

Specialism: Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children & 16+ Pathways

Job Location: Shrewsbury, UK

Salary: £33.10 per hour

Salary Type: Hourly

Overview

Embark on a thrilling 3-month locum journey as a Social Worker with the UASC & 16+ Pathways Team located in Shrewsbury. Immerse yourself in an enriching career advocating for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults navigating their transition into the 16+ pathways. This full-time opportunity offers a perfect blend of remote work, with one day in the office and four days from home each week. Seize the chance to support a life-changing mission while expanding your skill set and enhancing your professional portfolio.

Benefits

• Freedom of a Locum job: Experience the exhilarating flexibility and variety that locum work offers. Embrace diversity in your professional life and pick assignments that align with your personal schedule.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Enjoy a lucrative hourly rate of £33.10, ensuring your expertise is well compensated.
• Professional Growth: Use this opportunity to develop specialised skills in handling cases within the UASC & 16+ pathways, furthering your career capabilities.
• Work-life Balance: Appreciate the flexibility of working predominantly from home, allowing you more personal time and reducing commute stress.

What you will do

• Manage cases for unaccompanied asylum seekers predominantly in the West Midlands, focusing on young people living in the Shropshire area.
• Maintain thorough and timely records, ensuring cases meet all required timescales, and leveraging superb assessment and analytical skills.
• Resolve conflicts and work empathically with vulnerable and dysregulated teenagers who have experienced trauma and negative lived experiences.
• Conduct return home interviews, nurturing trust-based relationships with young people to aid in their rehabilitation and integration.
• Prepare for and prioritise supervision while continuously reflecting and adapting based on feedback and guidance received.
• Collaborate with teams and engage in the required office duties one day per week, while enjoying the flexibility of working from home the remaining days.

Shrewsbury offers an idyllic backdrop for your career with its rich history, friendly community, and scenic landscape. Offering a serene lifestyle with ease of access to larger urban areas, it’s a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive both professionally and personally. Come join us and make a difference, one life at a time!

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