Remote UASC Social Worker – London Caseload

Caritas Recruitment Limited; United States; Remote; USD 46,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a largely remote role managing Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children across London.

The post requires a Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration and strong Children's Social Care experience. You will handle statutory visits, assessments and court reports, with monthly or bi-monthly travel to Dorset as needed. This is a rare chance to work flexibly with a high hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Children's Social Care.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a London-based UASC/Children in Care caseload.
• Complete statutory visits across London.
• Draft statutory assessments, care plans and pathway plans.
• Provide safeguarding and risk management.
• Support young people through asylum and immigration processes.
• Liaise with foster carers, schools, health, housing, legal services and Home Office.
• Prepare court reports and attend hearings when required.
• Permanence planning and transitions into adulthood.

Skills

Social work England registration

Children's Social Care experience

Caseload management

Assessment & safeguarding

Report writing

Multi-agency working

Court experience

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a largely remote role managing Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children across London.

The post requires a Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration and strong Children's Social Care experience. You will handle statutory visits, assessments and court reports, with monthly or bi-monthly travel to Dorset as needed. This is a rare chance to work flexibly with a high hourly rate.