Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

Practice training

Staff engagement

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting newly qualified ASYE Social Workers to join our Children's Services in Dudley. You will work within a Family Safeguarding model to support children, families and networks, applying restorative and strengths-based approaches.

We offer a structured ASYE programme with induction, shadowing, Masterclass and regular reviews, plus a broad benefits package including flexible working, a generous holiday allowance and access to the Local Government

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Social Workers welcome to join Children's Services
• ASYE supports professional development with supervision and development plans
• Induction, shadowing and Masterclass programme provided

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families within the Family Safeguarding model
• Contribute to safeguarding assessments and multi-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

ASYE Social Workers

LocationCable Plaza, Waterfront West, Brierley Hill, Dudley

Salary£35,412 - £38,220 per annum - (salary subject to experience)

Full time post:- 37 hours per week

This is an exciting time to joinChildFriendly Dudley. Our Children's Services puts children first and at the heart of all we do, bringing multi-disciplinary teams together in our Family Safeguarding model, and using restorative, strengths-based approaches to work with families and their networks to achieve better outcomes.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and determined newly qualified Social Workers to join our Children's Services. ASYE opportunities are available across a range of teams and services. During the interview, we will discuss your preferences and previous experience, and wherever possible, we will aim to match your skills, interests and career aspirations to an appropriate placement within the service.

We offer a robust Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) to support our newly qualified Social Workers to develop their professional capability and confidence. There is a focus upon quality, not quantity. Your voice as a newly qualified Social Worker is central to the programme, with a range of opportunities for you to share your thoughts and provide feedback about your experiences. There are also clearly defined standards in relation to workload allocation, supervision, protected development time, and support within the organisation.

As a newly qualified Social Worker, you will receive focussedsupportfrom your dedicated ASYE Assessor at the Centre for Professional Practice. Your Assessor will support you to develop your Professional Development Plan, and review progress with you at planned points through the year.

The ASYE Programme includes:

• A robust Induction with service-wide shadowing experiences co-working opportunities with your ASYE Assessor, delivery of an ASYE Masterclass Programme, and clear guidance relating to support relating to health, wellbeing, and inclusion in the organisation.
• Planned review points through the year at three, six, nine, and twelve months.
• A comprehensive learning and development programme, aligned with theChildand Family Post Qualifying Standards.
• Clear arrangements in relation to supervision, workload allocation, and protected development time.

In addition to the ASYE programme, Dudley offers a wide package of benefits andsupport, including:

• A range of flexible working options, including flexi-time and homeworking, dependant on service requirements;
• A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions;
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing programme;
• A clear Career Pathway that moves from the ASYE Programme through to Advanced Practitioner positions and management roles;
• Training in core areas of practice tosupportfamily-leddecision-making and relationship-based practice;
• Regular Staff Briefings, opening communication between senior leaders and frontline staff, Practice Weeks, and Staff Engagement Forums which celebrate good practice.

This is a newly qualified Social Worker role, with a starting salary of Grade 8, £34,314. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will progress to Grade 9, with a starting salary of £37,983, with an additional £7000 Market Forces Supplement if based in a Family Safeguarding Team.

Applications close on 25th September 2026.

Interviews will take place at Cable Plaza, Waterfront Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 ILW, week commencing 12th October 2026.

If you have any queries, please contact Dudley's Centre for Professional Practice at [e-mail].

** Please note if you require sponsorship for these roles, unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer this.

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Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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