Social Worker – UASC Case Holding

Job Title:
Social Worker – UASC Case Holding

Specialism:
Children’s Services

Location:
East Kent, UK

Salary:
Up to £38.00 Per Hour

Type:
Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children across East Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social work professional with specialist knowledge and experience of working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and complex cases.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload, contribute to high standards of professional practice, and work closely with key stakeholders including the Home Office, Police and voluntary organizations.

Specialist UASC

Experience:

Develop and apply specialist social work knowledge and experience while supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children with complex needs.

Professional Development:
Access opportunities to maintain and develop professional knowledge through training courses, working groups, multi-agency forums and ongoing professional development.

Coaching and Mentoring:
Support and develop other Social Workers, including colleagues undertaking post-qualifying training, while strengthening your own leadership and mentoring experience.

Professional Practice:
Contribute to maintaining high standards of social work practice through supervision, case audits, reviews and quality assurance activity.

Multi-Agency Exposure:
Work closely with key stakeholders including the Home Office, Police and voluntary organizations, developing valuable multi-agency working experience.

Court

Experience:

Gain experience of providing professional input and expertise in court proceedings involving high-profile and sensitive cases where required.

Student Development:
Opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor and support student placements, contributing to the development of future social work professionals.

Complex Case Management:
Manage a caseload of complex and difficult cases, undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

UASC Casework:
Manage cases involving unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, applying specialist knowledge and experience to support their needs and promote positive outcomes.

Professional Practice:
Provide high-quality social work knowledge and expertise within the team, supporting consistent and effective professional practice.

Supervision and Support:
Undertake staff supervision as directed and provide coaching and mentoring to Social Workers, including those undertaking post-qualifying training.

Quality Assurance:
Contribute to case audits, reviews, supervision and other quality assurance activities to maintain high standards of practice.

Court Work:
Attend court where appropriate and provide professional input and expertise in high-profile and sensitive cases.

Student Support:
Act as a Practice Assessor to support student placements and contribute to the development of future social work professionals.

Multi-Agency Working:
Work closely with key stakeholders, including the Home Office, Police and voluntary organizations, to support effective outcomes for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Professional Development:
Maintain awareness of changes in legislation, policies and practice and contribute to training, working groups and multi-agency forums where required.

• A Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.
• Current registration as a social worker with the appropriate professional body.
• Substantial and diverse experience of working with children and families.
• Experience of working with complex family situations within a statutory childcare setting.
• Sp…