Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for passionate, dedicated, and determined newly qualified Social Workers to join their Children's Services. They offer a robust Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) to support newly qualified Social Workers in developing their professional capability and confidence.
The Programme includes:
* A robust Induction with service-wide shadowing experiences, delivery of an ASYE Masterclass Programme, and clear guidance relating to support relating to health, wellbeing, and inclusion in the organisation.
* Planned review points through the year at three, six, nine, and twelve months.
* A comprehensive learning and development programme, aligned with the Child and Family Post Qualifying Standards.
* Clear arrangements in relation to supervision, workload allocation, and protected development time.
In addition to the ASYE programme, Dudley offers a wide package of benefits and support, including:
* A range of flexible working options, including flexi-time and home-working, dependant on service requirements.
* A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* A comprehensive staff wellbeing programme.
* A clear Career Pathway that moves from the ASYE Programme through to Advanced Practitioner positions and management roles.
* Training in core areas of practice to support family-led decision-making and relationship-based practice.
* Regular Staff Briefings, opening communication between senior leaders and frontline staff, Practice Weeks, and Staff Engagement Forums which celebrate good practice.
This is a newly qualified Social Worker role, with a starting salary of Grade 8, £34,314. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will progress to Grade 9, with a starting salary of £37,983, with an additional £7000 Market Forces Supplement if based in a Family Safeguarding or Adolescent Safeguarding Team.
Interviews will take place at Cable Plaza, Waterfront Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 ILW, week commencing 20th October 2025. Applications close on 10th October 2025. If you have any queries, please contact Dudley's Centre for Professional Practice at CPP@dudley.gov.uk.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
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