Tripod wishes to speak to Qualified Social worker with UASC Experience
£33p/h
Midlands
- Social Worker & Snr Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) - x3FTE Vacancies The national increase in the number of UASC is reflected in the number of unaccompanied children that is also supporting and it is in this context that we are increasing our social work capacity.
- The UK Border agency's definition of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) is children who are applying for asylum in their own right; separated from both parents; and are not being cared for by an adult, either in law or by custom. The statutory responsibility is then to assess and support which for the majority will be as children in care. To enhance our capacity we are now seeking qualified social workers, registered with Social Work England who have the potential but ideally substantial experience of working and supporting unaccompanied children as children in care.
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Experience in statutory social work functions, including safeguarding and support.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social work practice.
- Commitment to promoting social change, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and maximising independence.
Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits:
- Your own dedicated specialist consultant
- Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
- Prompt and reliable payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- £500 referral fees
If this is something you are suited for, please apply with your CV and contact details - Lee Vincent