As a social worker within the team, you will be case responsible for UASC from the point of their entry into Suffolk until their transition into adulthood as a care leaver.
You will be expected to work closely with the Experienced Social Worker and Consultant Social Worker in addressing new trends/concerns within our cohort of clients and draw together partner agencies in ensuring the needs of our UASC are being met.
You will be expected to offer all the statutory duties required for children in care, plus support UASC with their Asylum application which involves solicitor and home office appointments.
Be accustomed to working with translation and interpreting services when undertaking statutory visits, professionals meetings and phone contact.
Where possible, support UASC with family/friend contact.
Although this list provides examples of what you will be doing it’s not intended to be exhaustive and you will have personal objectives linked to our People Plans and Strategies that will be discussed and agreed with your line manager when you start.
Qualifications and professional memberships
* Suitable qualification at graduate level or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Values and personal qualities
* Passionate about making a positive difference for Suffolk.
* Committed to listening to children and families and to working collaboratively with them to address concer...