We welcome NQSW and will support those who have recently qualified to join our ASYE programme.

The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is the term used to describe a year long programme of support to enable the NQSW to strengthen their professional confidence whilst they work in their first social work post. The worker will need to pass their ASYE to progress to a main grade social worker role. ASYEs will work together in pods as described above.

Salary: (NQSW) Grade 8 starting salary at £27,630 (subject to qualifying ASYE.  Once you have passed your ASYE you will move through the salary grade by yearly increments)

Location: Dudley Borough

Working for Dudley you will receive:

We recognise that your first year as a social worker is important for your career and the transition of moving from student to social worker can be challenging. In Dudley we are extremely proud of our successful ASYE programme and we want to start building relationships with you now and support you every step of the way.

As one of the most improved children’s services in the country we have great ambitions in Dudley which are underpinned by our three-year improvement programme. Dudley is forging ahead in becoming an employer of choice for children’s social care.

Building on the positive progress reported by Ofsted, we have made great strides and have developed a rewarding career pathway for all social workers and children’s services staff.

“Staff benefit from a range of accessible training provided by the highly valued centre for professional practice. This input is having a positive impact on staff development and on improving practice.“ (Ofsted 2018)

Our well-established programme invests in continuing professional development and our bespoke and enhanced restorative practice training programme across social work and early help is proving successful in building relationships and positive outcomes for children and families across Dudley.

For further information on Dudley Children's Social Care please go to http://www.childrenservicesjobs-dudley.org.uk/

For more information about the role or enquiries please contact Michael King on 01384 816709 or at Michael.king@dudley.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.   

NB.  We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date should a large number of applications be received

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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