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UASC Social Worker

Job details
Posting date: 15 July 2025
Salary: £45,800 to £51,100 per year
Additional salary information: Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 August 2025
Location: Kent, ME1 2BL
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: TM16072025_1752594848

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Summary

We are recruiting for a Leaving Care/ UASC Team social worker on a full-time permanent contract in a Kent based local authority.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience as a Children's Social Worker in either an unaccompanied

minors or leaving care service.

Benefits for you as a Social Worker:

  • A competitive salary up to £51,000 per annum
  • Easily Accessible Local Authority
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Supportive management team
  • On the up Local authority

Responsibilities for you as a Social Worker:

  • You will manage a case load of children between the ages of 16 to 18 years including post 18 plans.
  • You will work with the multi-agency team around the child or young people.
  • You will contribute/be part of our journey to 'Good to Outstanding' journey to continue to improve quality of practice and compliance across the services for our children and young people.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with service users to support them prepare for adulthood; working proactively with appropriate stakeholders to assess the individual's needs and ensure young people have positive outcomes.

Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

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