ASYE Social Workers (Family Safeguarding) Ref: CH09825
Grade 8: £39,152 - £41,771 per annum
About you….
At the start of your social work career? Join Walsall Council's Children's Services as a Social Worker during an exciting time of change. Following our recent "Outstanding" rating from OFSTED, we are dedicated to building on this success and putting the voices of children and young people at the heart of our continued development
Are you ambitious for yourself, and do you want to deliver great work for children and families? Looking for a local authority where you will be supported to develop and will have great learning opportunities, regular and enhanced supervision, and a focus on your wellbeing? Are you passionate about and committed to a way of working that is about helping and empowering families to keep children safe? Take a look at this exciting opportunity that has opened in Walsall.
The role…
In Walsall we understand the need to invest in our Social Workers, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Local Authority as an ASYE Social Worker. We offer a specialist dedicated AYSE Programme that has been reviewed, with the introduction of a specialist practice framework based on motivational interviewing, trauma-informed practice and systemic social work practice. You will be supported as a small unit of 4 / 5 ASYEs working with a dedicated Consultant Social Worker who will undertake weekly group supervision, co-work some families and provide regular guidance, mentoring and support to you.
We offer posts in the following areas:
Duty and Assessment
Family Safeguarding
Children in Care
About us…
Walsall is a stable local authority that has been judged as 'OUTSTANDING' by Ofsted. Our social workers are positive about working here. Our overall staff satisfaction was most recently an average of 8.1/10, with the main thing being that social workers feel safe, and supported by their managers and colleagues.
We know and understand that being a social worker is hard work and challenging at times, and that as an ASYE you are at the beginning of your career journey. We are committed to staff wellbeing, and to listening to you and doing the things that make social work a doable job. This includes:
The option of flexible working – we offer a 9-day fortnight, where you can compress your contracted hours. This is to offer families flexibility and make sure you can take back time accrued.
A 2 week induction which will introduce you to our practice framework, the ASYE programme, and start your training in key areas
A transition to join your team, where you will commence the ASYE programme supported by your Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner and ASYE Consultant Social Worker
Allocation of families will gradually increase in complexity and volume over the course of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
Protected study time during your ASYE year
Induction period which will introduce you to our practice framework, understanding of service areas and start key training. Access to 1:1 and/or group Clinical Supervision with the Child Psychology Service should you wish further support in your practice.
A commitment to reducing bureaucracy and paperwork.
Clear career progression route with the option of progressing to a Specialist Senior Social Worker when you are 2 and a half years post qualified
Significant contribution towards your LGPS pension scheme
Refund SWE registration fees
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing date for applications: March 13th 2026
This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people and vulnerable adults.
Information for Applicants
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole – particularly your 'Supporting Information' – reflects your own voice.
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.