Social Worker - UASC Team. - Dorset

Eden Brown Synergy; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting Social Workers to support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) across the Dorset area, with flexible hybrid working arrangements. The role involves managing a caseload and providing high-quality statutory social work support for vulnerable children and young people.

You will be registered with Social Work England and ideally have access to a car to work across London/Dorset.

Qualifications

• Experience in Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and statutory social work.
• Ability to complete statutory assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and safeguarding interventions.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills essential for court reports and hearings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of UASC and Children in Care.
• Complete statutory assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and safeguarding interventions.
• Undertake statutory visits and ensure support for children in care.
• Support young people through asylum and immigration processes.
• Build relationships with children, carers, schools, health professionals and services.
• Prepare reports for court proceedings and attend hearings when required.
• Drive permanence planning and transitions into adulthood.
• Champion children’s voices in decision-making and maintain records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong report writing

Caseload management

Education

Social Work England registered

Job description

Social Worker required for work within the UASC Team in the Dorset area. Long term contracts available n the beautiful county of Dorset. 3 months initial contract, 37 hours a week. Competitive rates of pay up to 42ph. The team has a strong management structure. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements available.

We are recruiting Social Workers to support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) across London. These young people have often experienced significant trauma, loss, and uncertainty. Your support can help provide the stability, safety, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Whether youre an ASYE, Social Worker, or Experienced Social Worker, this is an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children within the London area, providing high-quality statutory social work support throughout their journey in care.

• Managing a caseload of UASC and Children in Care across London.
• Completing statutory assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and safeguarding interventions.
• Undertaking statutory visits and ensuring all children receive the support they need.
• Supporting young people through asylum and immigration processes.
• Building trusted relationships with children and young people to promote positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with foster carers, schools, health professionals, legal services, housing teams, and the Home Office.
• Preparing reports for court proceedings and attending hearings where required.
• Driving permanence planning and supporting successful transitions into adulthood.
• Championing childrens voices and ensuring they remain at the centre of all decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate case recordings and statutory documentation.

It is essential that candidates have good communication and strong report writing skills.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.