Newly Qualified Social Workers on the ASYE Programme
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
13/03/2025
Advert End Date:
08/04/2025 23:59
Salary:
£35,235 per annum + £1,239 per annum essential car user allowance
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sandhill Centre, Sunderland
Further Information
Kick-Start Your Social Work Career with Together for Children!
Position: Newly Qualified Social Workers on the ASYE Programme commencing September 2025
Salary: £35,235 per annum + £1,239 per annum essential car user allowance
Are you a passionate and ambitious newly qualified social worker ready to make a real difference? Join our ‘Outstanding’ team at Together for Children and embark on a rewarding career journey!
Why Choose Us?
Outstanding Recognition: Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2021 and 2025 for our stable, well-supported, and talented workforce.
Supportive Environment: Benefit from high levels of support and guidance from experienced Team Managers and Assistant Team Managers.
Professional Growth: Our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme is designed to develop your skills, knowledge, and professional confidence.
Innovative Practice: We use the Signs of Safety model, with extensive training and support provided.
What We Offer:
Visible Leadership: "The workforce is motivated and inspired by leaders and managers to continually improve their practice and children’s outcomes" - Ofsted 2025
Comprehensive Training: Extensive training and development opportunities through our dedicated Practice Development team.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, agile working policy, and a good health and wellbeing programme.
Attractive Benefits: Free onsite parking, car lease scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexi scheme.
Join Us and Make a Difference!
We welcome applications from those with Social Work England registration and those currently in an ASYE position with other local authorities. Our values—Child-Centred, Respectful, Creative, and Transparent—are at the heart of everything we do.
"Children receive highly effective and consistent help, support, protection and care" - Ofsted 2025
Want to know more?
Register your interest in attending a virtual open event on 26 March 2025 at 1.00 - 1.30 pm by emailing: peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Application Details:
Closing Date: 8 April, 2025
Interview Date: 16 April, 2025
Start Date: September, 2025
Visa sponsorship:
Please note that Together for Children is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
For more information, please email our Workforce Development Coordinator at lindsay.phinn@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Together for Children Sunderland is committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued.
Join our staff networks:
Accessibility Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Racial Equality Network
Armed Forces Network
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race