Social Work Assistant UASC Newport

Description

Social Work Assistant

Newport City Council - Children's Services

GBP16.62 per hour PAYE + holiday pay

Initial 3-month contract (until end of April)

Flexible / Hybrid working

Hoop Recruitment are working closely with Newport City Council to recruit a Social Work Assistant to join a highly specialist Children's Services team.

This team works exclusively with Children in Care who are Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) and No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) cases. It is a unique opportunity to support vulnerable young people within a specialist immigration social work setting.

About the role:

Supporting qualified social workers (no personal caseload)Working directly with young people in their homesAccompanying young people to solicitor appointmentsSupporting with asylum and immigration-related processesAdministrative and practical support to the wider teamThe role offers excellent flexibility - hybrid working is fully supported, and as long as work is completed, the Team Manager is very accommodating.

What's on offer:

GBP16.62 per hour PAYE + holiday payHybrid and highly flexible working arrangements3-4 day working week or condensed hours consideredSupportive and understanding managementOpportunity to work within a specialist and meaningful serviceThis is an initial 3-month contract, covering a vacancy created by a secondment, with the potential for extension depending on service needs.

Who we're looking for:

Experience working with children or young people (social care, education, support work or similar)A genuine interest in working with UASC / immigration-focused servicesStrong organisational and communication skillsA flexible, compassionate, and proactive approachIf you're looking for a rewarding role, flexible working, and the chance to make a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Recruitment today.

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