Newly Qualified Social Worker - Children's (ASYE)
- Devon
- Full Time
- £34,314 per annum
Do it for Devon – Start your career as a Newly Qualified Social Worker with us!
About us
We have exciting opportunities within Devon County Council for permanent Newly Qualified Social Workers in our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme across various locations in Devon.
The ASYE programme is for 2 years and offers a positive and holistic introduction to social work. It ensures all Newly Qualified Social Workers receive dedicated, consistent, and effective support in their first 2 years of practice, enabling them to approach their career in social work with confidence. Joining us as a Newly Qualified Social Worker is a great opportunity to apply your learning to real life situations, alongside developing your skills and knowledge and your professional confidence and resilience.
By joining our well established and highly recognised ASYE programme you will enjoy a supportive and bespoke learning environment and given the opportunity to hold a varied but protected caseload. Our values are grounded in the Restorative Practice approach with all our social care staff trained in this and motivational interviewing. Devon is committed to supporting their Social Workers to reach their full potential and we have recently implemented a Career Progression Pathway.
For more information about our ASYE programme, please click HERE
About you
Are you passionate about relationship-based social work and ready to take the first step from Newly Qualified Social Worker to Experienced Social Worker with the help of our supportive learning environment? As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will be a valued member of our team and be at the heart of improving outcomes for children and families across our county.
What’s in it for you?
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:
- Retention payment of £2,000 per annum pro rata.
- Generous annual leave, and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services.
- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible
- Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform
- Free onsite parking.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Please visit our website to view the extensive range of employee benefits we offer.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact childsc.recruitmentchildrenssocialwork-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
To apply to join Devon County Council’s ASYE programme in Children’s Services, please click on the ‘Apply for this Job link’ and complete your application today!
Applications close on 28th April 2025 and interviews will be held on 8th, 15th and 22nd May 2025.
Please highlight on your application form:
- The areas of Devon in which you would be looking to work.
- Within the Education, Training and Development section, please state the date of your Social Work qualification or when you are due to qualify (Please note, to be eligible for the ASYE programme you should have qualified within the last 4 years).
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Additional Information
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when & where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
Please note at this time we are only accepting applications from candidates who are currently residing in the UK, and are unable to consider overseas applications.
REQ007690 - Children’s Social Care
Interview Date: 8th, 15th & 22nd May
Click here to see the Job Description