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Opus people solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their UASC Leaving Care Team.

Job Title: Children's Social Worker -UASC Leaving Care Team
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £28-32p/h
Location: Constantine House, Ipswich
Remote/Office based:Office based/Hybrid

As a social worker within the team, you will be case responsible for UASC from the point of their entry into Suffolk until their transition into adulthood as a care leaver.

To work closely with the Experienced Social Worker and Consultant Social Worker in addressing new trends/concerns within our cohort of clients and draw together partner agencies in ensuring the needs of our UASC are being met.

To offer all the statutory duties required for children in care, plus support UASC with their Asylum application which involves solicitor and home office appointments.

Suffolk County Council’s WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Innovate, Respect and Empower.

The mission is to make a positive difference for Suffolk; committed to working together, striving to improve, and securing the best possible services.

Suffolk County Council’s Ambitions based on the council's objectives as laid out in our Corporate Strategy for 2022-26 – Our Ambitions