The role
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 September 2023 to complete the ASYE program for;
* Assessment and Intervention
* 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 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.
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.
About you:
We are seeking kind, compassionate, and skilful Newly Qualified Social Workers who want to make a genuine and lasting positive impact on the children and families in Southwark who need help from a social worker.
You will be passionate about growing and developing your knowledge, skills and experience in Southwark over many years.
Additional details:
If you would like any further information, please email CandFASYE@southwark.gov.uk.
Benefits and more information:
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.
From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. You will benefit from 27 days basic annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 36 days with continuous service, a generous local government salary related pension, cycle to work and cycle loan scheme, season-ticket loan, confidential wellbeing and counselling support. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: Sunday 7th May 2023 at 23:59
Shortlisting: 9th May 2023
Phase 1 Written exercise will be sent to candidates 12th May 2023
Interview Date: week commencing 22nd May 2023
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 programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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