Advanced Practitioner | Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Randstad · Liverpool, North West
Advanced Practitioner | Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children at Randstad, based in Liverpool, North West. This is a temporary role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Liverpool, North West · Hybrid
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 20 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Payroll
Reference PR-1320653
About the role
Are you a dedicated Qualified Social Worker with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Practitioner to support a UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children) service in the Liverpool area. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Team Manager and a dedicated social work team, providing essential support to children and young people in need.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working: Initial full-time, on-site training (3-4 weeks), followed by a flexible, hybrid model (at least 3 days per week on-site).
- Free parking on-site.
- Access to a dedicated consultant - your single point of contact.
- Stay updated with CPD/Training via our online e-learning portal.
- Competitive pay rates with weekly payroll.
- Regular updates on new locum opportunities in your area.
- Referral bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply).
Your Role:
- Support the Team Manager with decision-making, chairing key meetings, and collaborating with multi-agency partners (Housing, Health, Education) to secure the best outcomes for young people.
- Lead on recruitment, training, and supervision of team members, ensuring their professional development is a priority.
- Advocate for young people within the care system, promoting stable placements and implementing long-term positive changes.
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:
- Diploma/Degree in Social Work and SW England registration.
- Experience completing UASC/Age assessments
- Proven experience as a Senior Practitioner within Looked After Children/Children in Care
- Strong understanding of legal frameworks and children's care pathways.
- Confident in multi-agency collaboration and advocacy for young people.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, apply today!
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Lynne Thomson on [phone removed].
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
experience
Children services
skills
be able to manage challenging situations
qualifications
college
education
BA in social work
Reference: PR-1320653 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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