https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-social-worker-uasc-randstad-care--cb0312bd-3982-4a79-8d89-f531834d8c2d RSS feed for Qualified Social Worker - UASC at Randstad Care. en-gb Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:37:12 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-social-worker-uasc-randstad-care--cb0312bd-3982-4a79-8d89-f531834d8c2d https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-social-worker-uasc-randstad-care--cb0312bd-3982-4a79-8d89-f531834d8c2d Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:55:25 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: 10000-500000 Hourly | Type: Permanent | Qualified Children''s Social Worker - Duty and Assessment / UASC (Trafford) Rate of Pay: £35.00 per hour (Agency/Locum) Location: Trafford Council (Hybrid Working Available) Contract: Temporary / Full-Time Job Summary Trafford Council is looking for a resilient and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their front-line Duty and Assessment Team, with a specific focus on Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). This is a unique role that combines the fast-paced nature of initial assessments with the specialist knowledge required to support vulnerable young people arriving in the UK. You will benefit from a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between office-based collaboration, community visits, and working from home. Key Responsibilities Initial Assessments: Undertake high-quality, statutory single assessments for children and families, identifying risk and protective factors within strict DfE timescales. UASC Specialism: Lead on assessments for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children, including Merton-compliant age assessments and identifying immediate safeguarding or placement needs. Section 47 Enquiries: Conduct joint investigations with the Police and ot... Permanent