Overview
We are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in need, and understand that to provide an outstanding service, our Newly Qualified Social Workers need to be at their best. Here, you will find a supportive atmosphere where you will be fully supported to achieve your goals and reach your full potential during your AYSE, whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Support for Newly Qualified Social Workers
* Hear from our Social Work teams and find out more information.
* How Suffolk supports Newly Qualified Social Workers to grow, develop and progress.
* regular supervision to ensure you feel supported within your role
* provide the necessary training to enhance your career development
* a structured career Progression Scheme (pdf) to foster your growth
* the commitment and full support from our management team and colleagues within the service to ensure you achieve your goals and get the best out of your ASYE
* protected development and time for reflection, regular supervision with your Practice Manager, including ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable professional growth and a reduced caseload (from 15 cases in the first 6 months)
* clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.
At Suffolk County Council, we believe that when our people grow, our communities thrive. That is why we are looking for a passionate Newly Qualified Social Workers, to join our team. Here, you will find more than just a job, you will discover opportunities to develop your skills, make a meaningful impact, and reimagine what\'s possible.
Benefits
* up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time
* an uplift of 3 additional annual leave days, pro rata for part time
* 3 protected CPD days per annum
* access to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk
* free on-site car parking in all council buildings
* flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
* detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training
* staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs.
What you will need
To take up this role, you will need to have:
* a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration
* a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
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