Social Worker - Kent County Council

Social Worker – UASC Service – Canterbury

Location: Kent County Council – Canterbury Office

Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour

Office Working: 5 Days per week (Office Based)

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Kent County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children) Service based in the Canterbury office. With a supportive management team and established service, they are looking for someone with relevant experience to manage a caseload and support young people.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), supporting their safety, welfare and care planning
• Complete statutory visits and assessments within required timescales
• Build long-term relationships with young people, ensuring their views are heard
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and meetings
• Undertake court work and legal proceedings where required
• Work closely with education, health, immigration professionals, foster carers and partner agencies
• Support pathway planning and transitions to independence
• Undertake safeguarding and child protection responsibilities where required

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a UASC team in Kent, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email joshdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com