Leaving Care UASC Lead

Job Introduction

Job Title: UASC Worker (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children)
Salary: £35,412-£39,152
Location: Lincoln (Leaving Care Office)
Closing Date: 16th August 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 31st August 2026

The Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service is currently seeking a motivated and empathetic individual to support our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and current UASC Lead within the service. The successful candidate would be based at our leaving care office in Lincoln.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

About the Role

The leaving care service supports young people seeking asylum in the UK between the ages of 16-25. The local authority has a statutory duty to accommodate and support these young people as they navigate the asylum process and move through to independence. Our UASC lead role supports the leaving care service to understand the challenges faced by our young people, monitor and update the service on any asylum law changes and communicate with the home office and other service partners. You will also hold a small case load of UASC young people who are facing particular challenges with their asylum or at at risk of exploitation, where you will be able to offer more specialised one to one support.

You will be responsible for training and mentoring new members of the team in understanding our UASC role and responsibilities and promote good practice across the service.

Key Responsibilities

As our UASC worker the following responsibilities will be included as part of your role:

• Managing and updating UASC relevant data with a specific focus on accommodation and asylum status.
• To be the matrix lead for Accommodation across the leaving care service.
• Working with our partners to provide effective communication, strategies and outcomes for our young people to promote safety and independence.
• To have oversight and lead on MACE and exploration for our UASC young people.
• Supporting the leaving care team and Child in Care teams to champion the voice and advocate for Unaccompanied Asylum seeking Children in partnership with the Participation.
• To lead the training and implementation of UASC specific requirements within Pathway Plans and supervisions including Triple and Double planning aspects.
• One to one work with young people to help them understand challenges they are facing, problem solve and build on independence skills.
• Develop and deliver training sessions around UASC specific matters and relevant law changes.
• To lead on developing and co-producing resources, services and plans to help meet the needs of unaccompanied children, with a specific focus on planning and sourcing move on accommodation after 18.
• To have oversight of, and be a key person in, local and regional operational and strategic forums representing the Local Authority.
• Supervising and quality assuring elements of practice undertaken by leaving care workers who support unaccompanied children and young people.

About You

Leaving Care is never easy for any young person, and this role can be demanding if young people are struggling. It is vital that any potential candidates can understand, recognise and manage risks and vulnerability to keep our young people safe. At the root of it all is the need to maintain a strong connection with young people and their network and giving them what they need to be safe, happy and successful adults.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact Laura Miller at laura.miller@lincolnshire.gov.uk

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.