Asylum Social Worker jobs

· Work in conjunction with the Senior Practitioner to manage an allocated caseload as directed by the manager.

· Produce and maintain accurate summary information on general case-load to aid level of response and accountability.

· Keep abreast of transitional periods and advise relevant departments of the need to prepare for 18+ and 20 + year milestones.

· Work as part of an Active team where directed

· Build and maintain positive, appropriate working relationships with the young people we support.

· Take part in a weekly Duty system.

· Prepare for and attend Statutory and other meetings around the needs of the people we support.

· Take part in home visits to ensure safeguards and quality.

· Take part in out-of-hours on-call cover as required.

· Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including health, social services to continue the development of support and advocacy for UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children).

· Maintain and develop strong links with social services case managers other support providers to establish mechanisms for consultation with individuals and groups , in order to ensure concerns are being addressed.

· To participate in all training relevant to UASC.

· Play a part in maintaining a database of information held on UASC to ensure accurate record keeping and help us to adhere to codes and guidelines of confidentiality.

· Maintain the need for strict confidentiality and sensitivity in all areas of work.

· Provide a link between UASC and other various local support services which enables access to relevant support and expertise and to explore new sources of useful support.

· In collaboration with other service providers continually review and assess the development of work with UASC.

· Identifying suitable and appropriate language provisions.

· Referral for and monitoring of English language training and other educational opportunities.

· Orientation and guidance for people settling in a new area.

· Identifying, sourcing and referring to health and social care providers.

· Enabling access and referral to advice, support and counselling (where appropriate) for the victims of racial harassment and/or intimidation.

· Identifying, sources and referral to additional training and education services .

· Identifying financial difficulties and referral for advice and guidance

· Identifying and referral to social and cultural support, where appropriate.

· Accessing and referral to life skills programmes, particularly for those newly settling.

· Provision and welfare rights information to service users ensuring they are in receipt of their entitlements acting as a advocate and assisting them in making plans and informed decisions.

· Prepare and deliver reports as directed by the role.

· Contribute to work related company activities & events as directed

· To undertake such other duties as maybe required from time to time in relation to UASC.

Person Specification

· Good experience of using a range of PC applications including MS Work, Excel, Powerpoint.

· Knowledge of black and minority ethnic issues.

· Knowledge of laws related to UASC.

· Knowledge of statutory duties to USAC.

· Experience of working in a multi-cultural team.

· Team working experience.

· Working with children & Families.

· Report writing and Keeping case-notes.

· Cultural sensitivity.

· Commitment to black and minority ethnic people.

· Commitment to equal opportunities.

· Prejudice faced by Asylum seekers and Refugees in the U.K.

· Experience of working with black minority ethnic groups.

· Use of a car for work & Full Drivers Licence

· Commitment to improving support and service.

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person