Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children's Social Worker

Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children's Social Worker Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff Council
Full Time Cardiff, Wales 36298 - 40478 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About The Service
Cardiff is a vibrant, diverse, exciting capital city catering for all. A short hop to the beach, the valleys and the mountains, premier shopping and nightlife or quiet village retreats. This is an exciting time to join Cardiff, which is an Authority on the implementation journey that uses the Signs of Safety approach to focus on the support of our Children. We believe that children, young people and their families should have the right type of support at the time they need it.
About the job
To undertake and promote the effective assessment of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children including those in Age Assessment/Dispute. This should also encompass care planning, intervention and review for UASC cases including children in need of being children looked after and/or protection, including circumstances where it is necessary for the local authority to initiate legal proceedings to safeguard children and to further consider their immigration status
What We Are Looking For From You
You will bring experience of managing a caseload of ranging complexity and problems, and competing demands. You will have knowledge of legislation, case law in relation to UASC/age assessments and its application. A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication and organisation skills and have IT skills.
Additional information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact [email protected] These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools. This vacancy is suitable for post share. Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact [email protected] for a discussion. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Job Reference: PEO01479

Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children's Social Worker
Cardiff Council

www.cardiff.gov.uk
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Heather Joyce
$25 to $50 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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