Childrens Senior Practitioner

Posted 23 December 2025
Salary 32.66
LocationShrewsbury SY1 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceRQ1667449

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Join Shropshire’s UASC and Pathway’s team, dedicated to supporting young people aged 16+ who are in care or unaccompanied, as they transition to independence. This role involves fulfilling statutory responsibilities for looked-after children while advancing immigration applications and collaborating with specialist services to secure legal status. The position offers a diverse caseload, including both UASC and non-UASC young people, with a primary focus on planning pathways to adulthood. We seek social workers experienced in UASC and CLA, capable of creatively achieving permanence for older looked-after youth. You will be part of an Outstanding Local Authority, benefiting from a stable team environment, regular reflective supervision, and consistent management oversight.

Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill statutory duties for looked-after children.
  • Progress immigration applications for unaccompanied minors.
  • Collaborate with specialist services to secure legal status for children.
  • Manage a mixed caseload of UASC and non-UASC young people.
  • Focus on pathway planning for adulthood.
  • Employ creative strategies to achieve permanence for older youth.


Requirements

Requirements:
  • Experience with UASC and CLA.
  • Ability to think creatively in achieving permanence.
  • Strong collaboration skills with specialist services.
  • Commitment to supporting young people in their transition to independence.
  • Ability to work within a stable and supportive team environment.