Newly Qualified Social Workers
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/05/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/05/2018 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Eddie Ferguson House, Blyth
Further Information
Northumberland ASYE Programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers
It is an exciting time to join Northumberland County Council as we embark upon a brand new initiative - 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/development Academy.
Northumberland County Council are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and families. 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 and senior practitioners 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 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 regular 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:
A competitive salary of £31,401
Access to Car Lease scheme
25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
Relocation allowance (subject to criteria)
A wide variety of training and development opportunities
Commitment to Career Progression
Access to ASYE support group
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issues
Many more benefits via our rewards scheme
Your role:
You will take on challenging and rewarding work, assisted by high quality supervision from experienced managers who also understand the particular needs of ASYE.
We have adopted a Signs of Safety Approach and this focus on learning and strength will form the basis of your social work practice.
Through a carefully selected caseload, you will gain experience in all areas of statutory children and families work and benefit from an exceptional training programme that offers coaching and reflection to bring your learning alive. You'll also have group and individual supervision and access to ASYE Support Group.
We want you to start your career in Northumberland in the most positive way and stay with us to make a real difference to practice.
You will also receive a nationally recognised certificate on successful completion of your ASYE.
If you would like further information please leave your contact details at childrenssocialcarejobs@northumberland.gov.uk and we will support you with any queries you may have.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.