Nottingham - QSW - UASC Team
Social Worker - UASC Team | Nottingham City Council
I am reaching out regarding an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team with Nottingham City Council.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly specialist service supporting vulnerable young people, while contributing to best practice across children's social care.
Role Details
Role: Social Worker - UASC Team
Location: Nottingham City Council
Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Contract: Ongoing agency contract (with potential for extension)
About the Role
You will be working within the UASC service, supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children through complex care planning, safeguarding processes, and multi-agency support. The role involves delivering high-quality assessments and interventions to ensure the safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing of young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
- Undertake high-quality Child and Family Assessments
- Complete safeguarding enquiries and support child protection planning
- Carry out age assessments where required (Merton compliant)
- Work closely with multi-agency professionals including legal, education, health, and immigration services
- Develop and review care and pathway plans
- Support young people through the asylum and leaving care process
- Ensure all practice is legally compliant and child-focused
Requirements
- Social Work England registration
- Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Services
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and court processes
- Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising social workers (desirable)
- Excellent assessment, communication, and analytical skills
Benefits
- Competitive rate of £35 per hour
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Opportunity to influence and develop best practice
- Ongoing contract with strong potential for extension
If you are interested, please apply with your updated CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Kind regards,
Vansh Sharma
Eden Brown Synergy
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📞 020 3650 0303
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