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An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated team supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This is a rewarding role for an experienced professional who is committed to safeguarding, promoting welfare and helping young people build secure and positive futures.

You will hold and manage a caseload of UASC, completing comprehensive assessments and developing high-quality care plans that reflect each child’s individual needs, wishes and circumstances. You will work closely with foster carers, residential staff, education providers, health professionals, legal representatives, immigration services and other partner agencies to ensure coordinated support and effective outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, contributing to reviews, preparing court and assessment reports, responding to safeguarding concerns and ensuring that all recording and casework is completed accurately and within required timescales. You will advocate for children and young people, helping them access appropriate accommodation, education, healthcare, advocacy and emotional support.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have experience of working with children and families in a statutory setting, ideally including children looked after, care leavers or UASC. Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, safeguarding procedures and the asylum and immigration process would be advantageous.

You will need strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills, alongside the ability to build trusting relationships with young people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. A calm, resilient and trauma-informed approach is essential, as is the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team. You must be organised, committed to professional development and able to travel as required for visits and meetings.

An experienced and committed Social Worker is required to join a specialist Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people who have arrived in the UK without the care of a parent or responsible adult, helping them to feel safe, supported and able to achieve their potential.

You will manage a caseload of UASC, completing high-quality assessments and developing tailored care plans that reflect each young person’s needs, wishes, identity, culture and long-term aspirations. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, reviewing placements, promoting education, health and emotional wellbeing, and supporting young people through transitions into independence or other suitable arrangements.

You will work closely with foster carers, residential providers, education and health professionals, legal representatives, immigration services and other partner agencies. You will ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon promptly, maintain accurate and timely case records, prepare reports and contribute to meetings, reviews and legal processes where required. The role also involves advocating for young people and ensuring their voices remain central to all decisions.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have knowledge of children’s social care legislation, safeguarding procedures, corporate parenting responsibilities and the challenges faced by asylum-seeking young people. Experience of working with looked-after children, care leavers or UASC would be highly desirable.

You will need excellent assessment, planning, report-writing and communication skills, alongside the ability to build trusting relationships with young people from diverse backgrounds. Resilience, sound professional judgement and a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice are essential. The successful candidate will be able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive multidisciplinary team, manage competing priorities and demonstrate a consistent focus on achieving positive outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join a Looked After Children (LAC) team. You will work with children and young people who are in care, helping to safeguard their welfare, promote positive outcomes and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their lives.

Your responsibilities will include managing a caseload of looked-after children, completing assessments and care planning, undertaking statutory visits and reviews, and maintaining accurate, timely records. You will work closely with children, families, foster carers, residential providers, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies to develop and review effective care plans.

You will support children to maintain safe and meaningful relationships, achieve stability in their placements and make progress in education, health and emotional wellbeing. The role will also involve contributing to permanence planning, preparing reports for reviews and legal proceedings, identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action in line with legislation, policy and professional standards.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. You should have demonstrable experience in children’s social care, preferably within a looked-after children, care planning or children in care service. Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, care planning regulations and safeguarding procedures, is essential.

You will be confident managing competing priorities, making sound professional judgements and working effectively with children and families experiencing complex circumstances. Strong communication, assessment, report-writing and relationship-building skills are required, together with a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and improving outcomes for children and young people.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required due to the nature of the role. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to make a lasting difference while working within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.