Ukrainian UASC Social Worker

Posted 01 December 2022
Salary Up to £33.30 per hour
LocationShropshire
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work Fostering
ReferenceJ6347_1669903551
Contact NameCassie Ferguson

Job description

A Local Authority in Shropshire are seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join their newly formed UASC & Pathways Team. The team is now also taking responsibility for supporting unaccompanied Ukrainian minors in private fostering arrangements.

The Local Authority are seeking a social worker to cover a varied workload supporting 16/17 year old unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people, Ukrainian young people in private fostering arrangements and a small number of vulnerable young people looked after in supported accommodation.

What's on Offer for the Locum Social Worker?

  • Pay rate of £33.30 per hour
  • Long contracts and the potential to go permanent
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • High level of support and supervision from stable management team

Roles and Responsibilities of the Locum Social Worker:

  • As the Locum Social Worker, your duty under section 17 and section 20 of the Children's Act 1989 is to assess UAS children and provide support and accommodation
  • Where there is uncertainty as to the age of the child or young person; an age assessment, governed by statutory practice, is undertaken. The outcome may then be challenged in the courts
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make clear, evidence-based decisions about the safety of children
  • Demonstrate great organisational skills and be willing to work flexibly
  • You will forge close relationships with partner agencies and have a good understanding of key legislation

Requirements of the Locum Social Worker:

  • Social Work Qualification and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
  • Social Work England registration and clear enhanced DBS
  • UK driving license and access to a car

Pay rate: £33.30 per hour

Location: Shropshire

If you are interested in this vacancy and wish to apply, please follow the application instructions stated on the website or contact Charles Hunter Associates directly and speak to Cassie Ferguson.

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