UASC Social Worker | London Caseload | Mostly Remote | to £42ph

Up to £42.00 per hour | Largely Remote | London Caseload

A genuinely unique UASC Social Work opportunity

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker based in or around London looking for better flexibility AND a strong hourly rate?
I'm recruiting for a UASC Social Worker to manage a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children across London.
The big attraction? This role will be largely remote.

You'll need to complete statutory visits around London, but travel to Dorset is only expected approximately once a month, potentially once every two months. For an experienced Social Worker looking to reduce regular office travel without moving away from frontline practice, this is a fantastic opportunity. A particularly rare combination of rate, flexibility and limited office attendance on offer!

Why consider it?

💷 Up to £42.00 per hour, offering a higher-than-average rate for the area
🏠 Largely remote working
📍 London-based caseload
🚗 Dorset attendance only monthly or potentially every two months
💙 Specialist experience working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
🤝 Supportive and experienced management
⭐ Meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people to build safer, more independent futures

The role

You'll manage a caseload of UASC and Children in Care, providing high-quality statutory support and helping young people who may have experienced trauma, loss and significant uncertainty.
Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a London-based UASC/Children in Care caseload
Completing statutory visits across London
Statutory assessments, care plans and pathway plans
Safeguarding and risk management
Supporting young people through asylum and immigration processes
Building trusted relationships with young people
Working with foster carers, schools, health, housing, legal services and the Home Office
Court reports and hearings where required
Permanence planning and transitions into adulthood
Ensuring the young person's voice remains central to decision-making

What we're looking for

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Strong Children's Social Care experience
Confident managing complex caseloads independently
Good assessment, safeguarding and care-planning skills
Strong report writing and multi-agency working
UASC, Children in Care or court experience would be particularly beneficial

Due to the location of the caseload and statutory visits, this opportunity is particularly suited to Social Workers living in or within easy reach of London.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)
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