Unaccompanied Asylum seeking children Social Worker

Randstad Care AS; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working pattern

Strong supervision

Job summary

Doncaster Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) & Transitions team. You will work with vulnerable young people who arrived in the UK without adult care, helping them access safe accommodation, navigate asylum processes, and move toward independent living.

This role offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour with a flexible hybrid working pattern and strong supervision.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work (BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent) is required.
• Active registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in Children's Services.
• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004 and asylum/immigration rules.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments including age and pathway planning for care leavers.
• Provide child-centred casework management for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Work with Home Office, immigration solicitors, health and education providers.
• Support asylum-seeking young people through legal and emotional needs.
• Conduct statutory visits and pathway plan reviews for care leavers.
• Safeguard and advocate for the best interests of vulnerable young people.

Skills

Social Work England registration

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work (BA/MA/DipSW)

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children

Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour

About the Role

Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced and compassionate Qualified Social Worker to join their dedicated Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) & Transitions team.

In this vital role, you will work directly with vulnerable young people who have arrived in the UK without adult care or support. You will be key to helping them rebuild their lives, settle into safe accommodation, navigate legal processes, and transition smoothly into independent living.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, including age assessments, single assessments, and pathway plans for care leavers.
• Provide high-quality, child-centered casework management to a manageable caseload of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Work in close multi-agency partnership with the Home Office, immigration solicitors, health services, and educational providers.
• Support young people through the asylum process, ensuring their legal, cultural, emotional, and physical needs are met.
• Conduct regular statutory visits to children in care and pathway plan reviews for care leavers.
• Safeguard vulnerable young people and advocate fiercely for their best interests.

Requirements

• Qualification: Degree in Social Work (BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent).
• Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in Children's Services (direct experience in UASC, Looked After Children, or Leaving Care teams is highly desirable).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989/2004, asylum processes, and relevant immigration legislation affecting separated children.
• Driver: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Why Join Doncaster Council?

• Competitive Rate: Premium pay rate of £35.00 per hour.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid working arrangements combining home working with local community visits.
• Supportive Environment: Manageable workloads with regular, reflective supervision and strong team support.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.