Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) - 37 Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Torquay; Hybride; GBP 30 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Protected development time

Flexible hybrid working

Student loan allowance

Registration reimbursement

Retention payment

Learning Academy support

Year 2 progression

Structured learning

Résumé du poste

Torbay Children's Services is recruiting a permanent newly qualified social worker to join the ASYE programme, with starts in an early 2027 or September 2027 cohort. The role centres on casework with children, young people and families, built up gradually through a protected allocation and a four-week induction.

It is a 37-hour post with hybrid working, up to four days of protected development time each month and a route into the Year 2 programme.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (degree, diploma or certificate).
• Current Social Work England registration and commitment to ongoing CPD.
• Experience with direct work with children, young people and families.
• Ability to work with professionals both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of children’s social care legislation, safeguarding and planning.

Responsabilités

• Hold a protected allocation of children, increasing gradually as confidence builds.
• Develop practice through induction and the NQSW development programme.
• Take part in structured learning and development with support from the Learning Academy and managers.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Relationship building

Mediation and negotiation

Crisis assessment

Time management

Knowledge of child protection

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Description du poste

Permanent newly qualified social worker post on the ASYE programme within Torbay Children's Services, with starts in an early 2027 or September 2027 cohort. The role centres on casework with children, young people and families, built up gradually through a protected allocation and a four-week induction. It is a 37-hour post with hybrid working, up to four days of protected development time each month and a route into the Year 2 programme. Current Social Work England registration is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Hold a protected allocation of children, increasing gradually as confidence builds
• Develop practice through a four-week induction and the NQSW development programme
• Take part in structured learning and development with support from the Learning Academy and managers

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification, such as a degree, diploma or certificate in social work, or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Current Social Work England registration
• Commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining registration

Experience

• Direct work with children, young people and families
• Working with other professionals, both independently and as part of a team

Skills & knowledge

• Communicating effectively and building respectful working relationships with children, families and professionals
• Mediating, negotiating and solving problems in complex circumstances
• Assessing situations clearly and sensitively, and acting professionally in crisis situations
• Working openly with families, including where conversations are challenging
• Organising time and prioritising competing statutory responsibilities
• Significant knowledge of children's social care legislation, guidance, child protection and statutory planning

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with an additional barred list check, as the post is regulated activity

Other

• Fluent spoken English
• Significant knowledge of the services and interventions available to children and families
• Understanding of current issues affecting children, young people and families
• Understanding of how to apply evidence-informed practice

What’s offered

• Up to 4 days protected development time per month
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Student Loan Allowance Scheme
• Social Work England registration reimbursement
• Retention (key skills) payment entitlement
• Dedicated support from the Learning Academy alongside experienced managers
• Clear progression into the Year 2 Social Worker Programme
• Structured learning and development designed to support the transition into practice