Qualified Social Worker - UASC

Qualified Children's Social Worker - Duty & Assessment / UASC (Trafford) Rate of Pay: £35.00 per hour (Agency/Locum)

Location:

Trafford Council (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract:

Temporary / Full-Time

Job Summary Trafford Council is looking for a resilient and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their front-line Duty and Assessment Team , with a specific focus on Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) . This is a unique role that combines the fast-paced nature of initial assessments with the specialist knowledge required to support vulnerable young people arriving in the UK.

You will benefit from a hybrid working model , allowing for a balance between office-based collaboration, community visits, and working from home.

Key Responsibilities Initial Assessments:
Undertake high-quality, statutory single assessments for children and families, identifying risk and protective factors within strict DfE timescales. UASC Specialism:
Lead on assessments for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, including Merton-compliant age assessments and identifying immediate safeguarding or placement needs. Section 47 Enquiries:
Conduct joint investigations with the Police and other partners to ensure children are protected from significant harm. Triple Planning:
For UASC cases, contribute to triple planning (Return, Leave to Remain, or Transitional support) to ensure the young person's future is secure and clear. Interpreters & Cultural

Competency:

Work closely with interpreters and specialist agencies to ensure the child's voice is heard, regardless of language barriers or cultural differences. Direct Work:
Use creative and culturally sensitive tools to engage with children and young people, ensuring their wishes and feelings are central to your assessment. Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and timely case notes using Trafford's electronic management systems (e.g., Liquid logic). Essential Requirements Social Work

Qualification:

Degree/Diploma in Social Work. Registration:
Valid registration with Social Work England (SWE) . UASC

Experience:

Proven experience in UASC social work, including knowledge of the National Transfer Scheme and age assessment processes. Statutory

Experience:

Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in a Duty & Assessment or First Response setting. Mobility:
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for community and home visits. Compliance:
Enhanced DBS on the update service and a DfE-compliant 5-year work history. Why Trafford? Hybrid Flexibility: A genuine mix of home and office working to help manage your work-life balance. Competitive Rate: A strong hourly rate of £35.00 for a sought-after specialism. Supportive Management:
Access to regular supervision and a dedicated UASC lead for specialist guidance. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS?

This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.