Newly Qualified Social Worker – Step Up Programme

Job title:

Newly Qualified Social Worker – Step Up Programme

Company

West Sussex County Council

Job description

About UsWe’re hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers from Step Up to Social Work Programmes from April 2025 to commence the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment in September.Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a supportive and inclusive employer.That’s why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children’s Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit .About The JobSalary: £35,235 plus a Social Worker Market Supplement of £4,404, which equates to a total of £39,639 per annum. (£28,624 – £31,067 per annum before Social Work England registration)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent
Location: To be confirmed at interviewWe’re hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers, from the current Step Up to Social Work programme, to join our teams and commence the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment from September 2025. West Sussex County Council is proud to have a well-established an innovative ASYE programme, supporting our Social Work teams, based in the East, Central and West of the county. Preference to team and location is discussed at interview.We have developed the way we work within our Children Services through the adoption of the Family Safeguarding Model and will continue to develop the West Sussex Social Work Early Career Framework so that we can guide and steer Newly Qualified Social Workers through that crucial first year of practice. Only the most promising and passionate advocates of children and young people who wish to work in frontline Children Social Care Teams will be selected to take part in this programme.As you embark on a challenging but extremely rewarding career in social work, the ASYE programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge with an emphasis on reflective practice to best support children and families in West Sussex. You will be equipped through excellent training, and a Professional Development Assessor to support you through your ASYE. Newly Qualified Social Workers will be based in teams across the county working with Team Managers committed to supporting them at the start of their careers who themselves have had support to enhance your experience. The aim is to help you become the best social worker you can be with a phased approach to the volume and complexity of your workload.We need brilliant Newly Qualified Social Workers who inspire and deliver change all around them. That’s why we’re looking for motivated, ambitious, and passionate Step up to Social Work graduates like you to come and join us. Please note that you will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.Experience and SkillsSome of the key skills, experience and qualifications we require for the role:

• Able to analyse and interpret information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
• Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.
• Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.
• Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.
• Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with complex issues, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development.
• Understanding of managing levels of risk within a caseload.
• Social Work England registration eligibility.
• Valid, full driving licence.

For our full list please review the job description attached.Rewards and BenefitsDuring your ASYE you can expect a reduced and protected caseload, a dedicated practice assessor to help oversee your professional and personal development, regular reflective and group supervision and a dedicated intensive training pathway. After the ASYE there is a good offer for Continuous Professional Development and specific support for aspiring managers through the Management Academy.As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do as shown below:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our .Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05542.To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

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Location

West Sussex

Job date

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:26:11 GMT

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