Overview
Social Worker - Newly Qualified (Children)
Employer: Stoke on Trent City Council
Location: Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Pay: £39,152 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: No
Closing Date: 04/03/2026
About this job
Social Worker
* Newly Qualified (Children) Vacancy Details Salary: £39,152 for ASYE Year
* Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
* Category: City Council (External Vacancy)
* Closing Date: 17/03/2026
* Reference: 0000025772
* Description Directorate: Children and Familes
* Section: Children’s Social Care
* Grade: Level 10
* Salary: During your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) your salary will be fixed at £39,152 per annum
Once you have ‘passed’ your ASYE your salary will be £41,771 - £45,091 per annum.
Closing Date: 17th March 2026
Join Our Team at Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Team structure
* Children & Families
* Various teams including: Hello there We see you're looking for an exciting new opportunity.
* Children’s Support and Safeguarding Teams
* Corporate Parenting 0-13
* Corporate Parenting 14
* Children’s Assessment and Duty Teams
* Children with Disabilities Team
What we offer
* ASYE programme with salary of £39,152 during the ASYE year
* Comprehensive learning and development, specialist training, masterclasses, and practice development sessions
* E-learning resources and access to research
* Regular reflective supervision and protected caseloads
* Career development opportunities from NQSW to Social Worker, Senior Social Worker and Principal Manager
* Access to CPD, ASYE portfolios, and development support from Advanced Practitioners
* Dedicated Support from Advanced Practitioners and Learning & Development Academy
* Visible leadership including the Principal Social Worker
Testimonials
Hear From Our NQSWs: “Even with hybrid working, I feel supported when I’m in the office.” “The learning opportunities are fantastic—workshops, peer-led reflective groups, and more” “Managers listen and support us.”
Benefits include: Up to 36 days of holiday (including 8 bank holidays) with option to purchase additional annual leave; Flexible and hybrid working options; Manageable caseloads with reflective supervision; Health and wellbeing support; Staff equality and diversity networks.
Ready to Apply?
We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to the “Stronger Together” vision and to create a city we can all be proud of. We are holding an ASYE information/webinar and related timelines:
* ASYE information webinar Wednesday 11 March 2026, 11:30am–12:30pm (to register please follow the link)
* ASYE Offer 2026: Registration Timelines
* Information Webinar Wednesday 11/03/2026, In person/ Written Exercise Wednesday 25/03/2026, Face to Face Interviews Friday 10/04/2026
If you’re passionate about ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time, empowering families, and listening to the voices of those we serve, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with us. If you would like to know more email Joanne.brammerstoke.gov.uk
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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