Childrens Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Childrens Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
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- Suffolk County Council Constantine House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DH Hybrid
- per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Plus retention payment of up to 4000 per year (pro rata for part time)
- 28 30 hours per week
- Permanent
Suffolk County Council is different. We are a modern flexible and forwardthinking organisation thats constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. We are also passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in need and understand that to provide an outstanding service our Social Workers need to be at their best. Here you will find a supportive atmosphere designed to help you flourish professionally whilst maintaining a healthy worklife balance.
Are you ready to reimagine what your social work career could be
Your role
As Social Worker in the Unaccompanied Asylumseeking children (UASC) team you will:
- manage a caseload of UASC until 18 years old. This includes attending at child in care reviews completing assessments for child in care reviews undertaking PEP assessments statutory visit responsibilities court reports (if required) age assessments (training to be provided if required) undertaking Section 47 enquiries and social work assessments. You will also undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs building on strengths and ensuring the analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes.
- organise appointments with Immigration solicitor education and health. As the lead professional you will ensure that all matters are addressed for each young person.
- develop effective relationships with children and young people to facilitate change and improve outcomes always keeping the child at the heart of your work.
- service as a key link between UASC and their foster carer/housing provider.
The team
We are a countywide team responsible for supporting and accommodating any UASC who have arrived into Suffolk spontaneously or via the National Transfer Scheme (NTS).
Our duties resemble mainstream Child In Care teams with the additional responsibility of ensuring our young peoples asylum application is submitted to the Home Office and advocate any subsequent Immigration matter thereafter.
We internally transfer young people at 18yearold from social workers to person advisors who support our care leavers up to the age of 25 years old depending need and circumstance.
Shaping careers and learning
We understand that being a social worker can be a challenging role which is why we offer:
- regular supervision sessions to provide guidance and assistance
- comprehensive training opportunities to boost your professional skills
- a structured career Progression Scheme (pdf)to foster your growth.
This way you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need.
Additional benefits
- up to 29days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum pro rata for part time
- an uplift of 3 additional annual leave days pro rata for part time
- 3 protected CPD days per annum
- access to a relocation package of up to 8000 a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of 2000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk
- free onsite car parking in all council buildings
- flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
- detailed induction programme including mandatory Signs of Safety training
- staff networks which are open to staff councillors and partners that share similar characteristics life experiences values and beliefs.
What you need
- a relevantsocial work qualificationand Social Work Englandregistration
- to hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles belowifyou believe you can succeed in this role please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report (suffolk).
Discover more
- A day in the life of a Childrens Social Worker.(suffolkjobsdirect)
- Hear from our staff about our Social Work teams (suffolkjobsdirect)
- Social Work within Children and Young Peoples Services (careers.suffolk)
To find out about ourbeautiful county of Suffolkand see what a wonderful place it is to live and work please visitwelcome to Suffolk (visitsuffolk).
Further information onwhat we will offer you (careers.suffolk).
Sponsorship for a visamay be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.
For more information
For an informal discussion about the role/s pleaseemail:orcontactSteve Blaney Social Care Service Managerby calling0.
How to apply
Please read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) below and our Progression Scheme (pdf)before applying for this job by uploading yourCV (Curriculum Vitae)and completing a short online application form (stating in your application the role/s location and team you are applying for).
For internal staff/ applicants only please complete ourStatement of Interest (docx)and return this by emailing:
Closing date: 11.30pm 31 March 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Suffolk County Council welcoming diversity.
Employment Type
Part-Time
