Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Childrens UASC Team.
Job Purpose
The Unaccompanied Children and Young Person's Team cares for children and care leavers. The team includes: - managers, senior's, social workers, leaving care personal advisors and a family support worker.
As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for unaccompanied children who are usually care for by the local authority under sec 20 of the Children Act.
You will have your own case load and be responsible for completing all statutory duties within timescales.
You will be part of a duty pod and this is usually when you will need to respond to newly arrived children. You will need to take part in a front door assessment to ensure that the right services are offered.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge in working with children of different cultures and gaining a good understanding of the asylum process
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working with Remedy
Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
