Social Worker (Childrens) - UASC Team

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Childrens UASC Team.Job PurposeThe Unaccompanied Children and Young Person''s Team cares for children and care leavers. The team includes: - managers, senior''s, social workers, leaving care personal advisors and a family support worker.As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for unaccompanied children who are usually care for by the local authority under sec 20 of the Children Act.You will have your own case load and be responsible for completing all statutory duties within timescales.You will be part of a duty pod and this is usually when you will need to respond to newly arrived children. You will need to take part in a front door assessment to ensure that the right services are offered. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge in working with children of different cultures and gaining a good understanding of the asylum processJob responsibilitiesTo be the allocated worker for children we care for, wherever placed, delivering services which are sensitive to the needs of children, young people, and families, to the highest professional standards.To encourage and support unaccompanied children and young people to participate in all decision-making processes affecting their lives (according to their age and stage of development).To provide ongoing timely assessments, planning, implementation, and reviews for allocated cases, working in partnership with ..... full job details .....