Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)

Somerset Council; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority in the UK seeks Newly Qualified Social Workers to join their supportive team in improving the lives of vulnerable children and families. The role offers a starting salary of £37,280, tailored training, and opportunities for relocation allowances. Staff benefits include discounts and a great pension. This permanent position emphasizes professional development and provides a protected caseload to facilitate learning and growth. Candidates must possess a recognized social work qualification obtained within the last four years and a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Great pension

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification obtained within the last four years.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• High aspirations and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable children and families.
• Complete portfolio assessed against DfE Knowledge and Skills Statement.
• Attend face-to-face interviews and CPD sessions.

Skills

Willingness to learn and develop

Strong interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised and professional Social Work qualification

Tools

Magic Notes

Job description

You will be supported by your allocated Consultant Social Worker (CSW), your Team Manager and your team to achieve your potential. Opportunities for a varied but protected caseload will be offered enabling you to complete the ASYE. You are required to complete a portfolio which is assessed against the DfE Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS); study time is provided allowing time to undertake research, to reflect and to complete portfolio paperwork. We are an approachable organisation which wants our NQSWs to thrive in the ASYE programme and then stay with us. This is a great opportunity for your career but also an important factor in providing the right support for vulnerable children and families in our county. The enhanced programme is Somerset's next step to achieving a permanent quality work force. Our current Newly Qualified Social Workers have fed back the following: "I found the ASYE programme to be a pivotal part of my social work journey. It was a time that provided protection of a manageable case load, and extra support whilst learning the basis of my social work career. I found the regular extra supervisions to be extremely helpful, as this provided a safe space to share my journey with a person I was building a trusting relationship with. The portfolio was practically helpful in developing my skills to reflect on my practice, and I found receiving feedback was imperative to my growth and best practice". "The ASYE programme is a really good way to start your career as a Social Worker, there is a lot of support during the programme and a reduced caseload to start with helps ease you into your role as a Newly Qualified Social Worker" "Really supportive staffing and resources available to help you as a Newly Qualified Social Worker which has been very beneficial in my career". We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities with a tailored programme designed for ASYE with direct access to a Consultant Social Worker and weekly CPD sessions and group supervision. Anything else I should know? You will be expected to attend a face to face interview at County Hall, Taunton which will take place 7 January 2026. Please keep this date free if you are applying.

• You must have a recognised and professional Social Work qualification which was obtained within the last four years.
• We want our NQSWs to have high aspirations and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Once you have completed your ASYE, the support does not stop there as you will have access to mentor support for your second year along with high quality, mindful supervision.
• A valid UK driving licence is required, as you will need to travel to different locations in order to undertake the duties of the role.
• This is a permanent position which is an integral part of Somerset's commitment to succession planning.
• If you are relocating to Somerset in order to take up a position as a Newly Qualified Social Worker you may be eligible for a relocation allowance.
• Opportunities across Somerset in Shepton Mallet, Bridgwater, Taunton and Yeovil.
• At Somerset Council, we are proud to support our frontline workers with access to innovative AI technology. Our greatest asset is our dedicated workforce, and we need to ensure we evolve with technology and new ways to invest in them. We're currently utilising Magic Notes, which has proven to help social workers reduce the amount of time spent on administrative work, allowing them to focus on using their skillset and creativity to support our shared vision of improving the life chances and outcomes for children in Somerset.

What will I be doing? You will begin your career with us with an attractive starting salary of £37,280 and from day 1 you will be able to take advantage of the benefits of being an employed member of Somerset Council staff, including staff discounts and a great pension.