Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Leicestershire, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Age Assessment Social Worker to join our passionate and dedicated team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors who are very experienced and knowledgeable in this area and are very supportive and approachable.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Social Work approved by the Social Work England or equivalent social work qualification, and will be registered with Social Work England.

They will also have successful completion of ASYE programme in a social work team, knowledge of the issues affecting young people who seek asylum in the UK and how their needs can be best met in Local Authority care and as care leavers.

Experience of undertaking age assessments on unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people is essential, as is a full understanding and strong record of practising using the signs of safety methodology.

The ideal candidate will be able to analyse information to reach sound decisions, often under pressure, and take responsibility for their outcome and regular reporting to the Team manager.

About You

  • You must have a degree in Social Work approved by the Social Work England or equivalent social work qualification.
  • You must have successful completion of ASYE programme in a social work team.
  • You must have knowledge of the issues affecting young people who seek asylum in the UK and how their needs can be best met in Local Authority care and as care leavers.
  • You must have experience of undertaking age assessments on unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
  • You must have a full understanding and strong record of practising using the signs of safety methodology.
  • You must be able to analyse information to reach sound decisions, often under pressure, and take responsibility for their outcome and regular reporting to the Team manager.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council.



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