About Southwark
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Role:
We are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers to start their ASYE in May 2023 (earlier start dates can be agreed) to complete the ASYE program for;
*Safeguarding and Family Support Service
*Children in Care 0 – 15
*Youth Justice Service
We have a number of different roles within Southwark Children’s Services and we are seeking kind, compassionate and skilful social workers who have the potential, commitment and dedicated to providing the children, young people and families with the outstanding support they need and deserve.
- Our practice is child-centred, family minded and strengths based
- We have an excellent, well established ASYE programme with protected days for studying, training and reflection as well as protected case load.
- We provide great opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and experience throughout your career including:
An accredited level 1 systemic qualification
A 5-year career development pathway offer
- You will based in vibrant borough in the heart of London
- With excellent access to Central London and easy transport links.
- We provide a multi-cultural and diverse working environment which provides excellent opportunities for enhancing your skills
- We are committed to ensure Southwark is inclusive, taking decisive action to challenge inequalities and discrimination through Southwark Stands Together and Workforce Race Equality Standard
Regardless of which post you are interested in, we will ensure you are exposed to a wide range of cases where you can apply and develop your theory, knowledge and experience.
You will be required to hear the voice of the child or young person, assess family strengths and identify support needs and safety plans with partner agencies to ensure the right support is put in place to enable our children and young people to achieve good outcomes.
You will gain proficiency in working with children in need, at child protection level and as a corporate parent, developing strong threshold application, assessment and direct work skills.
You will be required to complete a portfolio of evidence following Skills for Care and Southwark ASYE guidelines and evidenced by practice including direct observations, critical reflection logs, learning and development plans, attendance at workshops and mandatory training
Our services are always thrilled to have newly qualified social workers on board, supporting the next generation in their careers and beyond, putting in place the foundations to achieve excellence in practice. We look forward to hearing from you.
We have an outstanding ASYE programme supported by two highly experienced and dedicated Professional Educators who co-ordinate a rich and rewarding development offer.
You will also have a dedicated ASYE assessor.
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 22nd January 2023
Assessment Centre week of: 30th January 2023
Interview Dates week of: 20th February 2023
If you would like any further information, please email CandFASYE@southwark.gov.uk.
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative.
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