Fostering Team

Social Worker - UASC Team Liverpool Council £40 per hour Duties:Manage a caseload of UASC as looked after children under Section 20 (and occasionally Section 31) of the Children Act 1989.For young people aged 16+, develop and review comprehensive Pathway Plans to prepare them for leaving care and transitioning to independent living (as Care Leavers up to age 25).Source and monitor appropriate placements (such as specialist foster care, supported lodgings, or semi-independent accommodation) that meet the young person''s cultural, linguistic, and religious needs.Conduct legally robust, comprehensive age assessments (jointly with a colleague) in line with Merton guidelines when a young person''s claimed age is doubted by the Home Office or Local Authority.Ensure all care planning accounts for three possible immigration outcomes: receiving refugee status/leave to remain, being refused leave, or reaching adulthood before a decision is made.Complete holistic assessments of need, focusing heavily on physical health (e.g., undiagnosed medical conditions), mental health, and independent living skills.Support the young person through the complex Home Office asylum process, including arranging and attending immigration legal appointments with specialised solicitors.Attend Home Office asylum interviews as the "Responsible Adult" to ensure the young person''s welfare and rights are protected.Assist young people in obtaining and safeguarding crucial documentation, such as Biometric ..... full job details .....