Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Various locations across the County
Worker Category: Field Based Worker
Salary: £32,070 until Social Work England registration is approved, increasing to £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) (plus Market Premium of £3,283) once full Social Work England registration is granted
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
Interview Date(s): 25th February 2026
Have you been qualified as a Social Worker or are you due to qualify? Do you want to work with Leicestershire’s “Outstanding” Children and Family services? We are welcoming applicationsfrom candidates with the enthusiasm to learn and a passion for working with children and families.
Read more about our Outstanding Ofsted rating and find out more from our staff
About the Role
We value and support our Newly Qualified Social Workers. We believe the foundations of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) are paramount to building confident Social Workers and so we are really proud of our ASYE Program and the support we offer to Newly Qualified Social Workers in helping them develop and advance their careers with us.
As a Newly Qualified Social Worker on our ASYE Program, you will receive:
1. Entry-level pay at Grade 9 (£32,070) until full Social Work England registration is achieved, with an increase to the top of Grade 9 (£34,359), plus Market Premium of £3,283) upon registration.
2. Protected and reduced caseloads during the ASYE year.
3. Dedicated support from the ASYE Co-ordinator, regular network meetings with other ASYEs.
4. Monthly reflective supervision with a practice mentor, in addition to supervision with your team manager.
5. Intensive induction and tailored ASYE training.
6. Working as part of the social work teams to increase knowledge and understanding including co-working with experienced colleagues.