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Social Worker, Care Leavers, UASC
Full Time
76960.00 - 76960.00
Job description
Social Worker - Care Leavers (UASC)
£35.00 per hour
Bradford, West Yorks
37 hours p/w
About the role:
BCFT is seeking a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Care Leavers Team, with a specialist focus on supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people navigating complex transitions.
You will be part of a dedicated team that provides tailored support to UASC care leavers, ensuring their needs are met with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and professional excellence.
Key Responsibilities
To be considered for this post you must be registered with Social Work England and at least 3 years’ post qualifying experience across permanent positions in England.
What you need:
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-
Please contact Kaye Fleming 07435787863 or email [email protected] for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
£35.00 per hour
Bradford, West Yorks
37 hours p/w
About the role:
BCFT is seeking a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Care Leavers Team, with a specialist focus on supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people navigating complex transitions.
You will be part of a dedicated team that provides tailored support to UASC care leavers, ensuring their needs are met with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and professional excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Brief Enquiries and Merton Compliant Age Assessments in line with statutory guidance and best practice.
- Provide high-quality social work support to UASC, promoting their welfare, independence, and integration.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop and implement care and pathway plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Contribute to the development of the specialist UASC service within the Care Leavers Team.
- About You
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Trained and experienced in conducting age assessments.
- Proven experience working with UASC or similar vulnerable young people.
- Strong understanding of immigration, asylum, and safeguarding frameworks.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence.
To be considered for this post you must be registered with Social Work England and at least 3 years’ post qualifying experience across permanent positions in England.
What you need:
- A degree in Social Work or equivalent
- Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England
- Completed relevant post-qualifying training
- Enhanced DBS check
- Excellent communication and written skills
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-
- Friendly and dedicated consultant with expert knowledge
- Access to a wide variety of roles across England and Wales
- Access to roles exclusive to Pertemps
- Quick and simple online application process with **free DBS**
- Up to £250 Refer a Friend scheme
- £250 bonus if you find your own role
- Ongoing compliance managed for you
- Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
Please contact Kaye Fleming 07435787863 or email [email protected] for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
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Company information
- Company
- Pertemps
- Location
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UK, Yorkshire And The Humber, West Yorkshire, Bradford
United Kingdom - Posted
- 1 year ago
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