Qualified Social Worker - Unaccompanied Children and Young People's Team (UCYP)
Location: OxfordshireSalary: £35,745 - £42,403 per annum (Grade 10-11)Hours: 37 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentHybrid Working: only 1 day a week in office
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of unaccompanied children and young people? Join our dedicated Unaccompanied Children and Young People's Team (UCYP) in Oxfordshire, where you'll play a vital role in supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our community.
The UCYP Team provides care and support to unaccompanied children and young people, including care leavers. As a Social Worker in this team, you will:
1. Take responsibility for your own caseload, completing statutory duties within required timescales.
2. Respond to newly arrived children as part of the duty pod, conducting front-door assessments to ensure appropriate services are in place.
3. Develop and implement care plans and permanency plans, working collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partner agencies.
4. Undertake assessments, including age and human rights assessments, in a timely and sensitive manner.
5. Ensure the health, education, and special needs of children are met to improve their life chances.
6. Work closely with foster carers, personal advisors, interpreters, and other professionals to provide tailored ...