Newly Qualified Social Worker - ASYE Programme (Sep / Oct 2026)

£42,000 per annum £2,000 salary increase on successful completion of your probation / ASYE period Permanent, Full Time (36 hours) Location: Wandsworth Join a Children’s Service that has just been rated ‘Outstanding’ in every area by Ofsted. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted praised Wandsworth’s highly responsive and compassionate social work, the trusting and enduring relationships practitioners build with children and families, and our firmly established culture of reflection, learning and professional curiosity. Do you see yourself delivering ethical, relationship‑based interventions that respect and promote the rights of children, young people and their parents and carers?

Are you passionate, ambitious and ready to change lives and shape futures? Can you support children and their families with their future hopes, self‑esteem and potential, and practise in a way that is respectful and ethical, privileging each family’s right to make the best possible decisions for their children? About the Programme As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) you will share our values that inspire the Outstanding Practice Framework, creating the context for social workers to build relationships with families that bring about change and support children to live at home wherever possible.

Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the strength of this approach, highlighting highly responsive and compassionate social work, strong leadership, and a culture of reflection, learning and professional curiosity. Systemic practice is embedded across our multi‑disciplinary teams, and you will be joining the strongest practice conditions Wandsworth has ever had to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families. You will work in the Family Help service to support children, young people and their families to create positive change in their lives.

You will be supported through our dedicated Social Care Academy, who lead the ASYE assessment, coupled with low caseloads that allow you the time and opportunity to do meaningful direct work with families. You will receive a high‑quality induction alongside incremental learning opportunities, high levels of supervision, and a dedicated ASYE assessor offering individual reflective space. The programme will also extend into your second and third years post qualifying with an Early Professional Development offer through our Teaching Partnership.

Responsibilities • Deliver ethical, relationship‑based interventions that respect and promote the rights of children, young people, parents and carers. • Build positive relationships with children and their families, supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes. • Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to embed systemic practice and promote best practice. • Maintain professional practice, reflective supervision, and peer group supervision. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A relevant social work qualification and Social Work England membership. Experience of working across voluntary and statutory agencies. ‘Can do’ attitude, creative and champion for children and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Excellent communication, collaboration, compassion and understanding of the needs of children and young people. Applied knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. Benefits £2,000 salary increase on successful completion of your probation/ASYE period.

Payment of Social Work England registration fee. Performance‑related salary progression scheme. 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total). Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision.

Tailored Personal Development Plans. Excellent training opportunities including Systemic Foundation Training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma‑Informed Practice and other reflective spaces. Early Professional Development (EPD – years2 and3 post qualifying) programme.

Hybrid working with a mix of office and home days. Good transport links. Contact Information Florence Clark – Social Work Academy Manager florence.clark@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk Sue Connell – ASYE Manager sue.connell@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk Equal Opportunities Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr