Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team

Sanctuary Personnel

Lambeth, London, UK

Published: Published 1 week ago

Full time

Care | Assessment | Social Work

Healthcare Staffing Agency

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team

Profession: Social Worker - Children's Social Care
Specialism: UASC / Looked After Children
Location: Lambeth, UK
Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract: Ongoing
Pay Rate: £TBC per hour

Join us as a Social Worker within the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team in Lambeth, where you will play a crucial role in transforming the lives of some of the most vulnerable children in the community. This ongoing opportunity offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time working options, enabling you to make a lasting impact while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

What You Will Do

Deliver Systemic Social Work Practice: Implement positive change in complex cases using systemic methods, tools, and evidence-based approaches.
Lead Professional Judgement: Provide oversight on risk, need, and care planning while ensuring all decisions align with statutory and policy frameworks.
Comprehensive Assessments: Complete detailed assessments of children's needs, strengths, risks, and cultural considerations, developing SMART plans for effective support.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with partner agencies-including education, health, immigration, and voluntary services-to ensure holistic care and protection.
Safeguarding Leadership: Lead on safeguarding enquiries, ensuring children's safety is prioritised and interventions are timely and proportionate.
Case Management: Manage a varied caseload involving complex trauma, asylum processes, cultural needs, and multi-agency coordination.
Advocacy & Support: Champion the voices of young people, ensuring their wishes and feelings shape their care and support plans.

Perks and Benefits

Part Time / Full Time: Choose working hours that align with your lifestyle, personal commitments, and wellbeing.
Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate that reflects your experience, skill, and commitment.
Career Development: Access comprehensive training and CPD opportunities to strengthen your expertise in UASC and safeguarding practice.
Healthy Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support your productivity and wellbeing.