Childrens Social Worker

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is recruiting newly qualified social workers to join the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Programme. You will work in a supportive learning environment with supervision, mentoring and career development opportunities.

The role offers a protected caseload and a strong emphasis on gaining hands-on experience while delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and families within a vibrant city that balances urban life with nearby countryside.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified social worker with SWE registration or soon-to-be graduate.
• Passionate about helping children, young people and families.
• Eager to learn, develop and grow your professional practice.
• Committed to delivering outstanding services and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality social work services to children, young people and families.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare checks in line with statutory duties.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and mentors to develop practice.
• Maintain up-to-date records and participate in supervision, mentoring and professional development.

Education

SWE registration

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and families?

We're looking for passionate, ambitious and dedicated newly qualified social workers to join our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Programme.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive support and training from experienced practitioners.
• Protected caseload
• Receive high-quality supervision, mentoring and professional development.
• Build confidence, skills and expertise in a supportive learning environment.
• Be part of a team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Access excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• Enjoy living and working in a vibrant, friendly city on the edge of the beautiful Peak District, offering the perfect balance of urban life and stunning countryside.
• Benefit from more affordable housing than many other major UK cities, helping you build both your career and your future.

Who We're Looking For

You will be:

• A newly qualified social worker with SWE registration or soon-to-be graduate.
• Will have had a social work placement in a statutory frontline local authority setting.
• Passionate about helping children, young people and families thrive.
• Eager to learn, develop and grow your professional practice.
• Committed to delivering outstanding services and positive outcomes.

Start Your Journey Today

This is more than a job – it's an opportunity to begin a rewarding career where every day brings the chance to change lives.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form. Sometimes, if lots of people apply, we might not be able to interview everyone who qualifies for the Guarantee. In these cases, we’ll interview the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyoneand where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.