Social Worker - Newly Qualified (Children)

Directorate:  Children and Family Services

Section:  Children’s Social Care

Grade: Level 10

Salary: During your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) your salary will be fixed at £36,648 per annum.  Once you have ‘passed’ your ASYE your salary will be £37,336 - £39,186 per annum. 

Closing Date: 26th March 2024

Hello there! We caught you looking! If you’re interested in a stimulating yet rewarding role, one where you’ll be supported every step of the way, Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the place for you.  We are looking for dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic Newly QualifiedSocial Workers or Student Social Workers who are due to qualify this year, to join our:

• Children’s Support and Safeguarding Teams
• Children in Care Teams
• Children with Disabilities T
• eam Next Steps Team  

We are committed to Newly QualifiedSocial Workers and provide a programme of support to help you progress successfully within your first year of practice through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

Stoke Children’s Services can offer you:

• An attractive salary for all Newly QualifiedSocial Workers starting at £36,648 per annum moving to £37,336 - £39,186 per annum following successful completion of the ASYE
• Recognition of the importance of creating space for Newly QualifiedSocial Workers to learn and grow at an appropriate pace considering any lost learning opportunities as part of the pandemic
• An excellent programme of learning and development opportunities including specialist training, masterclasses, practice development sessions, e-learning and access to research
• Regular supervision and a protected caseload within skilled, friendly and supportive teams
• Opportunities for career development following completion of ASYE programme allowing for progression opportunities to be able to develop and grow their career from Newly QualifiedSocial Worker to Senior Social Worker and Team Manager
• We are investing in a high-quality learning and development offer to ensure that you have access to high quality learning, development opportunities and support, whatever stage of your career you are at.  

There is a strong focus on CPD with the ASYE portfolio being accredited by partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) This is complemented by a clear and defined career pathway for practitioners starting with guaranteed interviews for students and further development opportunities at each career stage.

We have dedicated Advanced Practitioners ASYE who support you during your ASYE year and lead on all the content required to support you through the program

Our NQSWs have commented 

"that even with hybrid working arrangements, they feel supported as when they are in the office, many other colleagues are present and therefore do not feel isolated."

"We have access to a wide range of platforms to further their learning and this includes workshops and peer led reflective groups"

"We feel listened to and supported by all levels of the organisation. Managers are supportive, so overall we do not feel overwhelmed by work allocated"

Both NQSWs and ASYE assessors have commented

"We receive excellent support from the Advanced Practitioners from the Learning & Development Academy. The Principal Social Worker (PSW) is very visible, approachable and open to feedback"

 Amongst the benefits we offer are:

• Up to 40 days holiday (including 8 days bank holidays)
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Relocation allowance to £8,000 subject to policy
• Manageable caseloads
• High quality reflective supervision
• Health and wellbeing support  
• Access to staff equality and diversity networks  

Want to know more and apply?

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. as a potential employee and it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our “Stronger Together” vision, ensuring we are working together to create a stronger city we can all be proud of.

If you are passionate about children and young people getting the right help at the right time, listening to their voice, and working in partnership with families and wider networks, then we would very much like to hear from you. 

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and BarringService (DBS).

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

To Apply

please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.