Location: Buckinghamshire County Wide
Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join us and be part of a bespoke development programme whilst you complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £1,500 per annum. You will also receive a ‘Golden Hello’ lump-sum payment of £1,000 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.
Cohort start date: November 2025
About us
Come and join us and we’ll provide a framework of support to ensure your individual needs are met. Working full time, you will partake in an extensive training programme specifically selected to develop your skills, competencies and confidence.
Throughout your ASYE journey, you will be supported by your ASYE Supervisor, Senior Practitioners and Managers to manage a protected caseload; to enable you to apply your learning and manage your progress in the areas of practice and development identified for you. During the ASYE programme, you will spend a proportion of your time on practice development while working on a protected caseload and receiving high quality supervision, support and case management.
About the role
As a Newly Qualified Social Worker, (NQSW) you will develop the knowledge and skills within a learning, nurturing environment, resulting in the development of you as a confident and competent social worker with a robust value base.
Our programme will provide structure and support to ensure your individual specific learning needs are met. You will have a carefully selected caseload overseen by a ASYE Supervisor. This level of oversight and assistance will develop social workers for Buckinghamshire Council who can demonstrate excellence in practice.
Upon completion of your ASYE, you will have the opportunity to progress to a Qualified Social Worker position.
Mobile:
A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary. You are required to be in the office for a minimum two days a week.
About you
We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic candidate who has recently graduated and is keen to start their career at Buckinghamshire Council in the most positive way and stay with us to make a real difference to practice.
Naturally, you’ll be eager to grow and develop your skills. Additionally, you’ll be:
1. Social work degree qualified and have your SWE registration
2. Passionate about social work and having a genuine impact on the lives of residents in Buckinghamshire
3. Committed to continually developing your social work practice
4. Up to date with current legislation
5. Able to demonstrate our core values of being proud, ambitious, collaborative and trustworthy
Please note it is essential for this post that the successful candidate has a full UK driving licence and their own transport.