ASYE Social Worker (Newly Qualified)

Job IntroductionAre you a Newly Qualified Social Worker keen to complete your ASYE with an 'Outstanding' Local Authority?

If so, it is an exciting time to join Northumberland County Council as we commence recruitment for NORTHUMBERLAND CHILDREN’S ASYE ACADEMY. We would like to offer you an opportunity to complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within our innovative supportive, bespoke learning Academy which has been recognised by Ofsted and Skills for Care. The Programme commences Nov 2026.

Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 28th September

Northumberland County Council are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and families.Here’s what previous participants of the cohorts think of the Programme so far…

"Being part of the Northumberland Social Work Academy has ensured that I have been surrounded by tailored support, learning and challenges aimed at preparing me to make the difficult transition from student to professional practice. The high level of support and reduced caseload offered within the Academy has helped me to feel valued and more confident in my role as a newly qualified social worker."

"Joining the ASYE Academy has been a great experience and one that I would recommend to any Social Work student looking to apply for a job! The Academy gives you the protection you need to explore and develop your skills as a Social Worker at a pace that is tailored to your needs. Sarah has lots of experience and is great at providing you with the support and guidance you need to become great Social Workers!"Come and join us and we’ll provide a framework of support to ensure your individual needs are met. Working full time, you will partake in an extensive training programme specifically selected to develop your skills, competencies and confidence. Throughout your journey, you will be supported by experienced managers to manage a carefully selected caseload; to enable you to apply your learning and manage your progress in the areas of practice and development identified for you. In addition;

You will develop the knowledge and skills within a learning, nurturing environment, resulting in the development of you as a confident, caring social worker with a robust value base.

You will always want to hear the child’s voice and ensure that this is taken into account.

We will support you to develop your knowledge base of the Post Qualifying Standards (Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Social work) and the application of Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) which will be embedded within all elements of practice.

You will develop your knowledge base around the Signs of Safety approach.You will be given reflective supervision on a fortnightly basis in order to support your application of theory to practice;You will partake in training, group supervision and mentoring.

You will be passionate about maximising a child’s life chances to improve their overall outcomes.

You will care enough to want to make a difference to a child’s life - every day.

The benefits of choosing Northumberland Children's.A competitive starting salary of incrementally expanding toAccess to Car Lease scheme after the probation periodA wide variety of training and development opportunities