Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,614 - 42,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE Registration paid yearly

28 days annual leave plus bank hols

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life cover (ill-health protection)

Extra leave purchase up to 25 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Subsidised parking

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is seeking Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) to join its Social Work Academy in Northampton. You will work under supervision on safeguarding, care planning, and family support while developing professional confidence and expertise.

The programme includes mentorship, training, and progression opportunities with a focus on wellbeing and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, undergraduate or postgraduate.
• Final year student or newly qualified (not previously employed as social worker).
• SW England registration or in process.
• Right to work in the UK and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads for children and young people needing support.
• Collaborate with experienced social workers on complex cases.
• Conduct assessments, visits, direct work, and develop care plans.

Skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

# Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy## About the role**Your Social Work Journey Starts Here!** **Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)**Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives—and have some fun while you’re at it? At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, we’re not just offering you a job... we’re offering you a vibrant career with purpose, passion, and people who *get it*.**Why Choose Us?** Because we know the first steps in your social work journey are the most important. That’s why we’ve built a brilliant ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you every step of the way.Here’s what’s waiting for you:* A structured and supportive ASYE programme* Mentoring from experienced and friendly practitioners* A team that celebrates successes and lifts each other up* A workplace culture that values YOU—your ideas, your voice, your well-being* Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities* A Relationship Practice Approach* NCT Values at the heart of the work we do with children, young people and familiesWe know social work can be tough—but it’s also deeply rewarding, and with the right team behind you, it can even be joyful.### What will you be doing?We recognise the importance of supporting our newly qualified staff. That’s why all NQSWs will undertake the **Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE)**. This structured program will help you transition into your role, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities to build your expertise.Main duties to include::* Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring social work support, including children in need and children looked after.* Work alongside experienced social workers on complex casework to develop your skills and confidence.* Conduct assessments, visit children and their families, and carry out direct work to support their needs.* Develop and review care plans, ensuring all interventions prioritise the best interests of children and young people.**Be the Change. Be the Support. Be the Spark** Whether you’re passionate about safeguarding, children with lived experiences, family support, or empowering young people Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is where you can grow your skills, find your rhythm, and truly thrive.Apply now and let’s shape the future, together.### About you We’re building a workforce that makes a real difference. To join our ASYE programme as an NQSW, you must be:* Degree-qualified in Social Work (undergraduate or postgraduate)* Either in your final year of study, awaiting your final results or recently qualified (Not worked as social worker before)* Passionate about improving the lives of children and families* Able to work under pressure with strong organisational skills* You have or are in the process of obtaining your Social Work England registration* Able to drive and have access to a vehicle or actively learning do so* Have the right to work in the UK – *please note, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role*This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.Enhanced DBS clearance and SW England required. Some posts in MASH and First Response (s47) teams are based in the Criminal Justice Centre (CJC) and are therefore subject to annual vetting by Northamptonshire Police. This clearance is required to undertake the role.**Important dates:**Advertising Date **: 27th July 2026**Closing Date **: 5th October 2026 ( Midnight)**Assessment Center **: Week comm****encing 26th October 2026**Start Date **: 11th January 2027**This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check### Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:* SWE Registration **paid yearly** (social care colleagues)* **28 days annual leave,** plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years* **Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover** (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.* **Opportunity to purchase** up to 25 days annual leave* **Employee Assistance Programme** - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.* **Employee discounts** with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.* **Flexible and family working arrangements** including enhanced maternity benefits* **A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team** where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions* Extensive Learning & Development and **career development** opportunities* **Subsidised** town centre car parking scheme### About usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make and every action we take is guided by our commitment to delivering high-quality services that make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Northamptonshire.We know that our people are our greatest strength. Our workforce is at the centre of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to do the best job of their lives every day. We foster a culture built on kindness, collaboration and trust, where achievements are recognised, ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.We are proud of the positive impact we make together and delighted that our work has been recognised by Ofsted, with an **Outstanding** rating for Leadership and Management and **Good** ratings across Help and Protection, Children in Care and Care Leavers.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a Disability Confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers, who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking organisation, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust could be the place for you. *Supporting Children – A Career That Matters*### Attached documents* Job DescriptionApplyThe following content displays a map of the job's location.+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy* **Salary** £38,461* **Salary Frequency** Annual* **Working Hours** 37* **Job Reference** Ref/75/9017* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Contract Details** Permanent* **Closing Date** 5 October, 2026* **Job Category** Social Worker - Children* **Location** One Angel Square ,Northampton, United Kingdom* **Job Posted Date** 27 July, 2026