Social Worker (Asye)

Cheshire West And Chester Council; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured ASYE

Reflective supervision

Learning and development

Trauma-informed training

Hybrid working

Free parking

SW England registration paid

Flexi leave

Career progression

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our ASYE pathway across Family Help and Safeguarding teams in Ellesmere Port, Chester and Winsford. You will receive structured supervision, development time and access to experienced managers who invest in your success.

Join a trauma-informed, systemically-minded practice environment with flexible and hybrid working, modern offices, and opportunities to progress after ASYE.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) active recruitment
• Experience not required beyond qualifying period
• Interest in trauma-informed and systemic practice

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured ASYE programme with dedicated supervision
• Develop professional judgment with supported development time
• Build relationships with children, families and partner agencies
• Contribute to trauma-informed and systemic practice approaches

Job description

Teams: Family Help, Family Help Safeguarding and Children in Care Teams

Locations: Ellesmere Port, Chester and Winsford

Make a difference from the very beginning of your social work career.

Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking for the right place to complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)?

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

At Cheshire West and Chester Council, we believe that great social workers are developed through support, learning and meaningful practice experiences. We are looking for passionate and motivated Newly Qualified Social Workers who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Cheshire West.

This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to invest in our Children's Social Care services through the Families First Partnership Programme and the emerging Care reforms. Our Family Help, Family Help Safeguarding and Children in Care Teams work alongside partner agencies to deliver timely, relationship-based support which helps children remain safe, happy and achieve their full potential.

As an ASYE Social Worker, you will benefit from a structured programme designed to build your confidence, skills and professional judgement. You will receive dedicated support, protected development time, regular supervision and access to experienced and approachable managers who are invested in your success.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
• Want to build strong, meaningful relationships with the children they support.
• Are committed to learning and developing their social work practice.
• Value trauma-informed and systemic approaches.
• Believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed and systemic practice, enabling social workers to understand the experiences of children and families and support them to achieve positive, lasting change.

We have invested in innovative technology through Magic Notes, reducing administration time by an average of six hours per week and allowing social workers to spend more time where it matters most, with children and families.

Many of our leaders started their careers here, progressing through the organisation whilst being supported to reach their full potential. If you are looking for a local authority that will invest in you from day one, Cheshire West and Chester could be the perfect place to start your social work journey.

What we offer

• Structured ASYE programme and support
• High quality reflective supervision
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Trauma-informed practice training
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Bright, modern office environments with tea and coffee provided
• Free parking at all office locations
• Social Work England registration paid for by the Council
• Up to days flexi leave per year, in addition to annual leave
• Clear progression opportunities following successful completion of ASYE including immediate pay reward

Salary: Grade SCP - (£, - £,)