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Childrens Social Worker (UASC Team)

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Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our specialist team supporting Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Young People (UASC) across Northumberland.

Working within our Cared for Children's Service, you will be dedicated to supporting children and young people who have been separated from their parents and families and are seeking sanctuary in the UK.

What you'll be doing:
As a Social Worker in this specialist role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care planning and support to young people up to the age of 18. You will help them access suitable foster care homes and accommodation, promote their engagement in education, employment and training opportunities, and support them to navigate the complexities of the asylum and immigration process.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding range of responsibilities, including undertaking age assessments where required, building strong multi-agency partnerships, and advocating for some of the most vulnerable young people in our community.

You will also lead on Triple Planning processes, ensuring young people are fully prepared for adulthood and future independence, while working closely with our Children Leaving Care Team to provide a seamless transition into adulthood.

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who have experienced significant trauma and uncertainty, helping them to build safe, stable and positive futures in Northumberland.

We have a permanent, full time position available.

What you'll bring:

Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.

What will Northumberland offer you?

Essential Car User allowance
A competitive salary of up to £45,529 (dependent on experience)
A commitment to flexible working and flexibility around family and caring commitments
A generous Pension scheme
A generous annual leave package of 26 days increasing to 31 after 5 years' service
Flexi system available to take up to 18 additional days leave per year
Access to the Blue Light Card Schem
Access to a wide range or staffing networks and advanced emotional wellbeing support Hybrid working
Access to car lease scheme following the probation period Free parking at council offices and on-site charging facilities for electric vehicles.

For further information on this role and for an informal conversation, please contact Philippa Mawer, Admin Lead on Philippa.Mawer@northumberland.gov.uk, who will set up a call with the relevant hiring manager.

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What you need to know
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

Alternative application format:
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