Full job descriptionNewly Qualified Social Workers ASYE Social WorkerLocation: Buckinghamshire County Wide
OverviewStart your social work career with confidence.
At Buckinghamshire Council, our Social Work Academy provides a comprehensive and supportive Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. Designed to help Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) thrive, our structured programme combines high-quality training, dedicated support, and carefully managed caseloads to help you develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed for a successful career in social work.
From day one, you will join your substantive Locality Team or Children in Care Team, enabling you to build strong relationships and establish a supportive professional network from the outset. Our tailored induction programme includes classroom-based learning, shadowing opportunities, reflective practice, joint visits, and direct support from experienced colleagues.
Throughout your ASYE year, you will benefit from:
*A protected learning and development day
*Dedicated support from a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and ASYE Assessor
*Carefully phased caseload allocations based on your progress and experience
*Bespoke ASYE workshops, portfolio support and peer learning opportunities
*A strong focus on wellbeing, resilience and professional development
We are committed to investing in the next generation of social workers and developing practitioners who can demonstrate excellence in practice and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Buckinghamshire.
Join a council that is ambitious for its workforce, passionate about learning, and dedicated to helping you become the best social worker you can be.
About usBuckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
About the roleThroughout your ASYE year, you will benefit from:
*A protected learning and development day
*Dedicated support from a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and ASYE Assessor
*Carefully phased caseload allocations based on your progress and experience
*Bespoke ASYE workshops, portfolio support and peer learning opportunities
*A strong focus on wellbeing, resilience and professional development
We are committed to investing in the next generation of social workers and developing practitioners who can demonstrate excellence in practice and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families across Buckinghamshire.
About youTo join us in improving the lives of children and families in Buckinghamshire, you’ll need to be social work degree qualified and:
*Be passionate about social work and reaching good outcomes for children and young people
*Have experience working with children and families
*Be able to demonstrate our core values of being proud, ambitious, collaborative and trustworthy and upholding the professional commitment to our code of conduct.
*It is essential for this post that the successful candidates have a full UK driving licence and their own transport
*Candidates must evidence good communication skills and have a good grasp of the English language
*Be ready and willing to travel
Please note to qualify for the ASYE programme, you must have qualified as a Social Worker within the last 2 years and have your SWE registration, but we welcome applications from those currently qualifying who will be able to meet this requirement.
Other informationIf you would like to find out more about this role, please contact
North Team: Cariena Voss at [email protected]
Children In Care Team: Hilda Olotu at [email protected]
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
*All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
*All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering, please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ’Exceptions Order’).
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.
Our valuesWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
*a fair and inclusive culture
*the chance to really make a difference to those around you
*health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
*a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
*ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
*opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and...