Social Worker, UASC Specialism - Next Steps
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/02/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
£36,124 - £45,718 PER ANNUM
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Social Worker, UASC Specialism - Next Steps Team
Grade 7/8 (SCP 26-36) £36,124 - £45,718 per annum
plus a 2% recruitment and retention allowance and £1239 essential car user payment paid monthly
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Permanent
Together for Children deliver Children’s Services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We are proud to be the first in the country to make the leap from an Ofsted judgement of Inadequate to Outstanding. The Company continues to deliver upon its ambitious improvement journey with better outcomes for children and young people at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking to appoint a Social Worker to join our Next Steps Team to provide a particular focus and specialism in supporting our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeing Young People. The successful candidate will carry out Pathway Assessments, produce Pathway Plans and care plans, and undertake direct work with children, families, carers, and other professionals. You will ensure that children and young people’s needs are met in appropriate care provisions and accommodations, safeguarding them and addressing issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and child sexual exploitation. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting our young people with their asylum applications, undertaking age assessments, human rights assessments and setting up home within the area.
You will require a degree in Social Work with a relevant professional qualification (CSS/CQSW or DipSW, MA SW, BA Hons SW), current Social Work England Registration, and a driving licence with access to a car or means to mobility support. Experience in statutory social work with children and families, knowledge of childcare legislation, and the ability to manage workload and handle difficult situations calmly and sensitively are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage an assigned caseload of primarily Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People, assessing and managing risks appropriately.
Formulate Pathway and care plans based on the needs of children and young people.
Support with Asylum Applications and establishing a home in the area
Undertake age and human rights assessments as needed
Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.
Attend specific training relating to working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Young People and represent TfC at regional events
Maintain case records and other information in accordance with procedures and timescales.
Stay updated with social work practices and identify training needs.
Ensure effective communication across services and with stakeholders.
Champion diversity and equality.Statutory Requirements:
Comply with GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, and information security standards.
Follow Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and other company policies.We are looking for a self-motivated, resilient individual committed to excellent social work practice. You should be able to work outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of the service and have a commitment to equal opportunities.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and meet the essential requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Statutory Requirements:
- Comply with GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, and information security standards.
- Follow Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and other company policies.
We are looking for a self-motivated, resilient individual committed to excellent social work practice.You should be able to work outside of normal working hours to meet the needs of the service and have a commitment to equal opportunities.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and meet the essential requirements, we would love to hear from you.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
If you have a minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience (completion of ASYE is desirable but not essential), we would love to hear from you.
Together for Children is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to reach out to our Accessibility Network Chair for support during the recruitment process and in the workplace at peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
FOSTERING FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
Nearly 40 per cent of foster carers combine fostering with other work. Those who do say that a supportive employer can make all the difference, enabling them to balance employment with caring for children.
Together for Children have a fostering friendly People policy for all foster carers in their employment (regardless of their fostering service). This includes offering foster carers flexible working and paid time off for training and settling a new child into their home.
As a Fostering Friendly employer, Together for Children also help promote Foster Care Fortnight™, our annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and encourage people to consider becoming foster carers and offer children the care they need - https://www.fosterwithnortheast.org.uk/
Please note
This job is closed for applications.