Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) – Children & Families

Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) - Children & Families Reference number: SC07089 Location: London Schedule: Full-time Salary Range: (Full time equivalent) - £41,580 - £47,628 Contract Type: Permanent Are you ready to start a rewarding career in social work, providing children and families with the support they need and deserve? If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a meaningful career, Southwark is the place for you! We are excited to invite Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to apply for our outstanding Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, beginning in early June 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart a fulfilling career in social work with a council that values excellence and innovation. About Us: Our vision is simple yet powerful: ensuring all children and young people in Southwark grow up in a safe, healthy, and happy environment where they can reach their full potential. We achieve this through our mission of Putting Children First and Keeping Families Strong. Southwark Children's Services benefits from a stable, experienced senior leadership team that is deeply connected to the community and committed to supporting outstanding social work practice. We provide clear career pathways, opportunities for professional development, and access to learning resources to help you become the best social worker you can be. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our 'Fairer Futures for All' promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. About the Role: As an NQSW in Southwark, you will be part of one of our diverse Children's Services teams, providing essential support to children, young people, their families, and carers. Our practice is child-centred, family-minded, and strength-based. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will join: A well-established and highly regarded ASYE programme, praised in the most recent Skills for Care peer review. A council committed to your ongoing professional development that goes beyond your ASYE year, including our newly developed accelerated progression scheme, tailored career pathways and development plans. A dynamic borough with offices in Peckham, East Dulwich, and London Bridge, offering excellent access to Central London and convenient transport links. A culture that celebrates diversity and actively challenges inequalities. Regardless of the team or service you are interested in, we will ensure you are both challenged and supported to develop your practice, where you can apply and develop your theory, knowledge and experience to make a real difference. You will be supported to undertake the complex, skillful work needed to get to know children and really understand their day-to-day lives, by identifying family strengths and resources as well as issues and concerns. You will develop plans with children, families, carers, and networks to ensure that each child's support needs are well catered for in planning and intervention. About You: We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Newly Qualified Social Workers who share our commitment to excellence and innovation in social work. You will bring: A kind, understanding approach to working with children, young people, and families, coupled with the ability to navigate challenges effectively. A passion for developing your skills and expertise, with a commitment to our robust ASYE programme and ongoing professional growth. A genuine commitment to putting children first, helping them reach their potential, and strengthening families. A dedication to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and challenges inequalities. Eligibility Requirements: To be considered for an interview, you must: Have the Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer sponsorship for ASYE positions). Be registered with Social Work England by the end of May 2025. Commit to starting the ASYE programme on 2nd June 2025. If you are completing your social work qualifications later in 2025, Southwark will hold a second round of recruitment to ensure you don't miss this opportunity to join our team. Additional Information: This is a full-time, 36 hour per week position. This position requires an Enhanced DBS for both Children and Adults. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert. Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our team via email at. Benefits and more information: Recruitment Timeline: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19 January 2025. Shortlisting date: Wednesday 22 January 2025. Video Assessment date: Thursday 30 January 2025. Interview date/s: Monday 10 February to Friday 14 February 2025. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce. Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the criteria below: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans. Are currently in care or have previously been in care. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition. Attachments: JD - Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) - April 2024 (5).pdf

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