Qualified Social Worker - Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22.51 to £30.57 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: £22.51 PAYE / £30.57 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1664775 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Senior Social Worker (SSW) with 2+ years’ experience to join our client based with Birmingham Children’s Trust.
Location: One Avenue, Birmingham
Hours: 36.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 08:45–17:15)
Start Date: 22/12/2025 End Date: 02/03/2026
Pay Rates: £22.51 PAYE / £30.57
About the Client
Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to making a positive difference for children, young people, and families across the city. With over 1,900 staff and a £200m budget, the Trust is proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating. Their vision is: “Working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.”
The Trust’s values include:
One Team
Accountability and Responsibility
Quality and Innovation
Relationships
High Support, High Challenge
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) service. You will provide high-quality social work practice, supporting vulnerable young people and ensuring their needs are met with care, empathy, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver effective social work practice within the UASC service.
Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory requirements.
Provide safeguarding oversight and escalate concerns appropriately.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support young people’s wellbeing.
Contribute to service development and uphold Birmingham Children’s Trust values.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
Registration with Social Work England.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
Experience supporting children and young people, ideally within UASC or similar services.
Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
Enhanced DBS check required.
Location: One Avenue, Birmingham
Hours: 36.5 per week (Monday–Friday, 08:45–17:15)
Start Date: 22/12/2025 End Date: 02/03/2026
Pay Rates: £22.51 PAYE / £30.57
About the Client
Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to making a positive difference for children, young people, and families across the city. With over 1,900 staff and a £200m budget, the Trust is proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating. Their vision is: “Working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.”
The Trust’s values include:
One Team
Accountability and Responsibility
Quality and Innovation
Relationships
High Support, High Challenge
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) service. You will provide high-quality social work practice, supporting vulnerable young people and ensuring their needs are met with care, empathy, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver effective social work practice within the UASC service.
Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory requirements.
Provide safeguarding oversight and escalate concerns appropriately.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support young people’s wellbeing.
Contribute to service development and uphold Birmingham Children’s Trust values.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
Registration with Social Work England.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
Experience supporting children and young people, ideally within UASC or similar services.
Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
Enhanced DBS check required.