Social Worker – UASC / Kent Intake Unit (KIU) – Late Shift

Social Worker – Kent Intake Unit (KIU)

Kent County Council | Dover, Kent

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join Kent County Council’s Kent Intake Unit (KIU), supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).

This is an opportunity to join a specialist frontline team providing an immediate response to newly arrived unaccompanied children, ensuring their safety, welfare and needs are assessed and appropriate support is arranged.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Responding to newly arrived Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
• Undertaking initial assessments and identifying immediate safeguarding needs.
• Assessing risks relating to exploitation, trafficking and safeguarding.
• Ensuring children receive appropriate accommodation and placements.
• Working collaboratively with the Home Office, police, health services and other partner agencies.
• Supporting children through the initial stages of their care journey.
• Completing accurate assessments, case recordings and statutory documentation.
• Promoting the welfare, safety and best interests of children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.
• Experience working with children and young people within statutory Children’s Services.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adolescents, UASC or young people with complex needs would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced frontline environment.

Working Arrangements

• Location: Dover, Kent
• Team: Kent Intake Unit (KIU)
• Shift: PM / Late Shift – 1pm to 10pm
• Pay Rate: To be confirmed

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:

• DBS costs covered.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Bonus for finding your own placement.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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