2 - 3 Month Contract with a local Authority

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a committed and experienced Senior Social Worker to support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) aged 16 and over, primarily placed in the West Midlands and residing in the Shropshire area. This role involves trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and building trusting relationships with vulnerable young people who have experienced significant adversity.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage complex cases involving unaccompanied asylum seekers, ensuring high-quality assessments and care planning.
  
• Conduct Return Home Interviews and develop positive, trusting relationships with young people.
  
• Apply strong assessment and analytical skills, ensuring accurate and timely recording in line with statutory timescales.
  
• Demonstrate expertise in Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and trauma-informed approaches.
  
• Support conflict resolution and emotional regulation for dysregulated teenagers with challenging lived experiences.
  
• Prepare thoroughly for supervision, prioritise reflective practice, and seek guidance when needed.
  
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure holistic support and safeguarding.
  
• Attend office-based duties, team meetings, and other required sessions as arranged by the People’s Directorate.
  

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
  
• Significant experience working with vulnerable adolescents, particularly asylum seekers.
  
• Strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, and exploitation risks.
  
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
  
• Ability to work independently while maintaining reflective supervision and team collaboration.
  

Additional information to note

• This role is 37 working hours per week.
  
• ​Enhanced DBS is Require For This Role
  

The role closes on 12/08/25