Join Sheffield City Council as a Senior Social Worker in the Young Refugee Team
Are you a qualified, SWE-registered Social Worker with a passion for supporting young refugees? Sheffield City Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Service in the Young Refugee Team, offering a competitive hourly rate of £31.
About the Role
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This pivotal role involves working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, primarily older teenagers in care, helping them navigate their transition to adulthood. Based in Sharrow, Sheffield (S7), the role requires travel across the city and beyond. You will work 37 hours per week, including 4 days in the office (with visits) and 1 day working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of 18-20 young people, delivering tailored support to meet their unique needs.
- Provide expert guidance and advocacy in areas such as age assessments, human rights assessments, and trauma-informed care.
- Build trusting relationships with young people to help them navigate complex systems and promote their independence.
Requirements:
- Statutory frontline social work experience is essential.
- Experience working with young refugees and an understanding of the challenges they face, including trauma, would be highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks, particularly those relating to asylum-seeking young people.
- SWE Registration
- 3 year post qualifying experience within UK
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Why Join?
- Competitive Pay: £31 per hour
- Work within a dedicated, compassionate team making a difference in young people's lives.
- Opportunities to develop your expertise in supporting refugees and unaccompanied minors.
- A mix of office, field, and home-based work for a balanced schedule.
Benefits of working with Randstad:
- £300 referral scheme
- Dedicated consultant
- Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
- DBS and Compliance Service
- Quick and Easy Registration Process
- Access to CPD
To discuss this role or similar vacancies available please contact Ethan Proud via:
t: 0330 024 8775
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
