Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specialist team supporting vulnerable young people seeking asylum in the UK. The role focuses on age assessments, care planning, and ensuring positive outcomes for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people. Key Responsibilities As a UASC Social Worker, you will: Conduct comprehensive age assessments in line with Home Office and legal guidance. Manage tribunal and care proceedings, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Implement and manage triple planning strategies to support UASC. Prepare detailed, analytical assessments and statutory reports. Develop and maintain SMART care plans tailored to each young person's needs. Represent Birmingham Children's Trust confidently in professional and legal forums. Demonstrate professional autonomy and sound decision-making in complex cases. Work flexibly and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Support UASC young people with their well-being, integration, and long-term outcomes. Stay up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and statutory guidance in children's social care and asylum. Participate in duty cover on a rotational basis. Engage in ongoing continuous professional development.Essential Requirements To be successful in this role, you must have: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree or equivalent). Social Work England registration (current and active). Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in Children's Services, ideally working with UASC or Looked After Children. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including the Children Act 1989 and asylum law.Why Work With Birmingham Children's Trust? Join a dedicated UASC specialist team with a clear focus on improving outcomes for vulnerable children. Competitive hourly rates and flexible hybrid working. Strong management support and opportunities for career development. Work within one of the largest and most diverse local authorities in the UK.How to Apply If you are an experienced Social Worker ready for your next challenge in the UASC team at Birmingham Children's Trust, we want to hear from you. Send your updated CV to Mayur Rabari at Or call (phone number removed) for more information. Social Worker Jobs Birmingham UASC Social Worker Vacancies Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Social Work Jobs Birmingham Children's Trust Social Worker Roles Age Assessment Social Worker Jobs Children's Services Social Work England Locum Social Worker Birmingham West Midlands Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free