Newly Qualified Social Worker - October 2026 cohort
Starting Salary of £39,413, increasing upon successful completion of the ASYE programme
Start date for this post will be 5th October 2026
Based in Windsor and Maidenhead, Child in Care Team
Candidates will complete their ASYE Programme in the Children in Care Team, however may be required to move teams following completion of their ASYE Programme at the end of the 12 months, due to service need.
Please note:
* you must have a valid driver's license
* access to a car for work purposes
* have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship for this role
Achieving for Children provides a comprehensive and supportive programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) based in our Children’s Services.
Our programme provides all NQSWs with the training and development they need to grow and progress in their roles. You will have:
* a protected caseload throughout the programme, reflective supervision, a buddy within the team and the support of a dedicated team
* an ASYE assessor who will be working with each NQSW ensuring you progress and develop during your first year in employment
Achieving for Children provides a supportive ASYE programme for NQSWs based in Children’s Services across the different childcare teams. Each NQSW will work in a different childcare team undertaking statutory tasks including Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care.
AfC is passionate about the children and families we work with and staff provide the delivery of strong, integrated and responsive safeguarding, social care services and early help. We support our social workers to undertake creative methods of intervention to ensure the voice of the child is at the centre of service development.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the team on: socialworkacademy@achievingforchildren.org.uk
This Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) position is dependent upon registration with Social Work England. If registration is pending at the cohort start date, a Family Support Worker position and pay may be offered initially. Upon confirmation of Social Work England registration, you will transition to the NQSW role.
* Educated to degree level with appropriate professional Social Work qualification (CSS/CQSW or DipSw, MA SW, BA Hons SW)
* Active Social Worker England registration
* Experience of children’s social care (through placement, shadowing or previous work experience)
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