Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)

Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)

📍 London Caseload

Hybrid Remote Working Full-Time 37 Hours Per Week

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities.

Change a Young Person's Future. Starting Today.

Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where you can make a genuine and lasting impact?

We are recruiting Social Workers to support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) across London. These young people have often experienced significant trauma, loss, and uncertainty. Your support can help provide the stability, safety, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Whether you're an ASYE, Social Worker, or Experienced Social Worker, this is an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children within the London area, providing high-quality statutory social work support throughout their journey in care.

Responsibilities include:

Managing a caseload of UASC and Children in Care across London.
Completing statutory assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and safeguarding interventions.
Undertaking statutory visits and ensuring all children receive the support they need.
Supporting young people through asylum and immigration processes.
Building trusted relationships with children and young people to promote positive outcomes.
Working collaboratively with foster carers, schools, health professionals, legal services, housing teams, and the Home Office.
Preparing reports for court proceedings and attending hearings where required.
Driving permanence planning and supporting successful transitions into adulthood.
Championing children's voices and ensuring they remain at the centre of all decision-making.
Maintaining accurate case recordings and statutory documentation.About You

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Experience within Children's Social Care.
Strong assessment, safeguarding, and care-planning skills.
Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
Experience managing complex caseloads and competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
Experience working with UASC, Children in Care, or court work is desirable but not essential.Why Join?

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
London-based caseload.
Supportive and experienced management team.
Regular supervision and professional development.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
Opportunity to specialise in an increasingly important area of children's social work.
Meaningful work where you can see the impact of your support every day.Apply Today

This is more than a Social Work role. It's an opportunity to help some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities build safer, brighter, and more independent futures.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates