Social Worker - Asylum Seeking Children

Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers Cardiff up to £38.43 per hour Umbrella company We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to undertake and promote the effective assessment of Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children including those in Age Assessment/Dispute to join Cardiff County Council for an initial 3 month contract until the end of April. This is a full time position offering hybrid working to start ASAP. Pay rate for this position is in line with the All Wales Pledge, and up to £38.43 per hour. 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. . 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. To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Benefits of working for Hoop: 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market Your local agency based in Cardiff Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) Twice weekly payroll Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD) Refer a friend scheme available Loyalty Bonus to QSW's Wellbeing sessions Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided . Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.

Location: Cardiff, GB

Posted Date: 2/7/2025