Start Your Social Work Career with Confidence - Join Devon County Council’s ASYE Programme.
Are you ready to turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career? Devon County Council is offering exciting opportunities for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our permanent workforce through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, available across beautiful Devon.
Our highly regarded two-year ASYE programme offers a supportive and structured introduction to social work. You’ll benefit from a personalised development plan and a varied, yet protected caseload—giving you the space to build confidence, apply your learning, and grow your professional expertise in a safe and nurturing environment.
Rooted in Restorative Practice and Motivational Interviewing, our approach ensures a compassionate, strengths-based way of working with children and families. All staff receive this training, creating a consistent and inclusive culture across our teams.
You’ll be part of a service that values your development. With our new Career Progression Pathway, you’ll have a clear and supported route to long-term success—helping you shape a career that’s both meaningful and sustainable.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your social work journey, we’d love to welcome you to Devon.
About you
You’re passionate about relationship-based social work and ready to take the first step in your Social Work career. You’re driven by the desire to make a lasting impact in the lives of children, young people and families. As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will be a valued member of our team and play a vital role in improving outcomes for children and families across our county.
What we can offer you
We value the vital contribution our social workers make and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
1. £2,000 retention payment per annum (pro rata)
2. Generous annual leave: 26 days plus Bank Holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, with the option to purchase additional leave
3. Excellent support and reflective supervision
4. Flexible working arrangements (subject to role requirements)
5. Access to ongoing learning and development through our Social Work Academy
6. Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing services
7. Discounts at over 900 national and local retailers via our benefits platform
8. Free onsite parking, modern on-site amenities, and flexible hot-desking options available.
9. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
10. Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
11. If you're currently living, working, or studying in the UK and considering relocating to Devon, relocation support of up to £8,000 may be available—subject to qualifying criteria and exceptional circumstances.
Additional Information
12. This role requires a DBS disclosure.
13. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
14. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our .
15. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Interested?
For queries or an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Children’s Social Care Recruitment Team -
Please highlight on your application form:
16. The areas of Devon in which you would be looking to work.
17. Within the Education, Training and Development section, please state the date of your Social Work qualification or when you are due to qualify (Please note, to be eligible for the ASYE programme you should have qualified within the last 4 years).
Closing date for Applications: 23rd November 2025