Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council - £31.74 per hour
Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Social Worker looking for a unique and rewarding challenge? Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our specialized Asylum Through Care Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide crucial support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people, guiding them through a complex and often challenging journey.
About the Role:
As a Qualified Social Worker in the Asylum Through Care Team, you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive assessments and providing ongoing support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people. You will play a vital role in ensuring their welfare, safeguarding their rights, and helping them to navigate the asylum process and transition into independent living.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Undertake holistic assessments of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people, considering their developmental, cultural, and trauma-informed needs.
- Develop and implement individual care plans that address their unique circumstances, including safeguarding, immigration, education, health, and emotional well-being.
- Provide direct support and advocacy for young people throughout the asylum process, liaising with legal representatives, immigration services, and other relevant agencies.
- Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, and other professionals to ensure a stable and nurturing environment for young people in care.
- Support young people in accessing education, healthcare, and other services, promoting their integration into the community.
- Prepare and present reports for various purposes, including asylum claims, care proceedings, and court hearings, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity.
- Manage a caseload of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people, prioritizing needs and responding effectively to crises.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practices within the team.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date records on all cases, adhering to data protection guidelines.
- Participate in regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities relevant to this specialist area.
Key Requirements:
- You must be a Qualified Social Worker.
- Social Work England registration is essential.
- An updated Enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Why Join Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council?
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is committed to providing compassionate and effective services to all members of our community. Joining our Asylum Through Care Team offers a chance to work in a highly specialized and impactful area of social work, with opportunities for professional growth and to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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