ASYE Social Worker (Newly Qualified)

North East Combined Authority; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave 26 days + bank holidays

Free parking at council sites

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Northumberland County Council invites Newly Qualified Social Workers to join the ASYE Academy in Northumberland. The programme provides an assessed and supported year in employment with a focus on Signs of Safety and professional development.

You will receive tailored supervision, a structured learning pathway and a caseload designed to help you transition from student to professional practitioner in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified social worker seeking to complete ASYE within a supportive academy.
• Interest in developing competence in child and family social work within statutory settings.
• Willingness to engage with Skills for Care standards and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work within the ASYE Academy to build confidence and professional practice.
• Participate in extensive training, supervision and mentoring arrangements.
• Manage a carefully selected caseload under experienced managers.

Skills

Newly qualified social worker

ASYE program

Signs of Safety

Job description

Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker keen to complete your ASYE with an 'Outstanding' Local Authority? If so, it is an exciting time to join Northumberland County Council as we commence recruitment for NORTHUMBERLAND CHILDREN'S ASYE ACADEMY. We would like to offer you an opportunity to complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within our innovative supportive, bespoke learning Academy which has been recognised by Ofstead and Skills for Care. The Programme commences Nov 2026.

Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 28th September

Northumberland County Council are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and families.

What previous participants of the cohorts think of the Programme so far

"Being part of the Northumberland Social WorkAcademyhas ensured that I have been surrounded by tailored support, learning and challenges aimed at preparing me to make the difficult transition from student to professional practice. The high level of support and reduced caseload offered within theAcademyhas helped me to feel valued and more confident in my role as a newly qualified social worker."

"Joining theASYEAcademyhas been a great experience and one that I would recommend to any Social Work student looking to apply for a job! The Academygives you the protection you need to explore and develop your skills as a Social Worker at a pace that is tailored to your needs. Sarah has lots of experience and is great at providing you with the support and guidance you need to become great Social Workers!"

Come and join us and we'll provide a framework of support to ensure your individual needs are met. Working full time, you will partake in an extensive training programme specifically selected to develop your skills, competencies and confidence. Throughout your journey, you will be supported by experienced managers to manage a carefully selected caseload; to enable you to apply your learning and manage your progress in the areas of practice and development identified for you. In addition;

• You will develop the knowledge and skills within a learning, nurturing environment, resulting in the development of you as a confident, caring social worker with a robust value base.
• You will always want to hear the child's voice and ensure that this is taken into account.
• We will support you to develop your knowledge base of the Post Qualifying Standards (Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Social work) and the application of Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) which will be embedded within all elements of practice.
• You will develop your knowledge base around the Signs of Safety approach.
• You will be given reflective supervision on a fortnightly basis in order to support your application of theory to practice;
• You will partake in training, group supervision and mentoring.
• You will be passionate about maximising a child's life chances to improve their overall outcomes.
• You will care enough to want to make a difference to a child's life - every day.

The benefits of choosing Northumberland Children's

• A competitive starting salary of incrementally expanding to
• Access to Car Lease schemeafter the probation period
• A wide variety of training and development opportunities
• Commitment to Career Progression
• Access toASYEsupport group
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issues
• Pension - We provide a Local Government Pension Scheme;
• Sick pay - We will pay up to six months' sick pay on full salary subject to service;
• Annual leave - 26 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service. Employees can request to purchaseadditional annual leave via a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexi Scheme: 2 days flexible leave per accounting period (pro rata for part time employees). Maternity/adoption leave - Up to 52 weeks' leave of absence, with pay for a specified period dependent upon length of service and personal choice.
• Free parking at council sites

Your role

You will take on challenging and rewarding work, assisted by high quality supervision from experienced managers who also understand the particular needs ofASYE.

We have adopted a Signs of Safety Approach and this focus on learning and strength will form the basis of your social work practice.

Through a carefully selected caseload, you will gain experience in all areas of statutory children and families work and benefit from an exceptional training programme that offers coaching and reflection to bring your learning alive. You'll also have group and individual supervision and access toASYESupport Group.

We want you to start your career in Northumberland Children's in the most positive way and stay with us to make a real difference to practice.

You will also receive a nationally recognised certificate on successful completion of yourASYE.