Job Introduction
Newly Qualified Social Worker - (ASYE) 2025
We are seeking to recruit ambitious social workers recently graduated or graduating in 2025 who wish to undertake their Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within Portsmouth City Council Children's Social Care.
The Portsmouth ASYE programme
Portsmouth is a fantastic place to practice and we look forward to supporting you on your journey during the programme, which is supported via the Stronger Futures Academy, which is open to evolving, change and development".
Our 12-month ASYE programme provides 'on the job' training to help you understand and unpick the work you are completing. In addition, we offer monthly half day study days, funding to purchase your own resources, on-site assessors and peer led action learning sets and a comprehensive training programme.
You will have an opportunity to work in one of our Family Safeguarding & Support teams based centrally or in the north of the city supporting children in need of support or protection or one of our teams for children who need to be in the care of the local authority.
You will be enrolled into the ASYE Stronger Futures Academy: where you will receive, dedicated ASYE Academy sessions to support your understanding of the journey & voice of the child. Practice sessions to understand and apply models of practice and tools to support you in your work. The benefit of external & internal specialist trainers with additional identified training. Action learning sets and group reflective supervisions with your peers.
We will support you through your first year of practice and continue to progress your social work career in Portsmouth through a dedicated post-ASYE development pathway.
Further information can be found on our Stronger futures portal: https://strongerfutures.co.uk/ASYE
The ideal candidate will have/be
A BA, MA, BSc, or Apprenticeship degree in social work (or equivalent gained outside the UK and recognised by Social Work England).
As well as being an excellent communicator, you'll need a desire to further develop your working knowledge of theory and legislation and maintain your continuing professional development for your registration.
A full UK driving licence, is essential for this role.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Please see the job profile for the full details of the role attached below.
Email ASYE@portsmouthcc.gov.uk with your query and contact details and you will receive a timely response.
You are welcome to apply whilst your social work qualifications are in progress, please state on your application when you may expect to receive them.
Application process:
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role attached below to assist you with your application.
We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.
As part of your application we ask that you complete a personal statement this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your paid work, work placements & personal experience.
Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body.
You will need to explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding children's roles.
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.
Candidate account & profile
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About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.
