Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker or do you qualify in the upcoming months? Alternatively, have you recently finished your ASYE and are looking to find the best opportunities to develop and progress in the first steps of your career?
Come and join us where we have recently been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted and inspectors commented that "practitioners have been resolute in universally saying that they feel supported, valued and receive regular and helpful individual and group supervision. They feel equipped with a wealth of resources and training. Practitioners’ relentless dedication to ensure children, families and care leavers receive the support they need shone through in this inspection."
Make Dorset the Next Step in Your Social Work Career
We understand that your first years as a social worker are so important for your career. We have ASYE and Level 2 Social Worker opportunities where you will be supported by a team with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
If you are joining us for your ASYE year, you will join our ASYE programme where you will have:
* A reduced caseload
* Protected development time
* Shadowing opportunities
* Mentoring support from an experienced social worker
* Access to Peer Support groups
* Specific ASYE training and learning development opportunities
‘Dorset Council has given me a brilliant opportunity and has started off my career in Social Work, from the support at the beginning of the ASYE programme right down to the last day, my experience has been amazing. Support from the professionals has been great, no question was too silly, and the training has been relevant and up to date – which has helped me grow in confidence, experience, and expertise. I was treated like a professional and asked for my contribution right from the beginning which made me feel valued as an ASYE Social Worker, I am very grateful to Dorset Council and would recommend them to any ASYEs that want to start of their career right’ Natasha
We are delighted that Dorset has been recognised for its fantastic work with children, young people and families by being selected as one of only three initial pathfinder sites nationally, testing the delivery of key reforms across the sector as part of the Families First for Children programme.
We are looking for people who have a genuine interest in restorative practice and a strengths‑based approach to building effective relationships with children, families, and communities. So, if you are committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you.
Benefits
* a competitive salary
* flexible working
* excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
* exciting continuous professional development opportunities
* career progression through three levels of Qualified Social Worker roles, and further development into management and advanced practice
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Applications will be shortlisted and interviews will be held in‑person at County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset.
You must have a social work degree or your social work qualifications must be in progress. You will be able to state on your application when you may expect to receive them. In your application, we want to hear about your social work placements and the learning that you have gained from those and any previous experiences. See the children’s social worker framework.
Further Information
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex‑offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. The friends and family referral scheme applies to this post. If an employee recommended this post to you, mention them when asked on your application form. Employees can share this advert by using the button links alongside the job title.
See the children’s social worker framework.
You Must
* have a degree in social work/Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post
All social workers who qualified after September 2012 need to:
* undertake the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE)
* meet the expected standards during the ASYE period
The ASYE scheme is required unless you can prove that you meet the standards laid out in the professional capabilities’ framework.
About Us
* provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
* work in partnership to make a real difference
* value every role and the impact it has on our communities
* support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
We
* provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
* work in partnership to make a real difference
* value every role and the impact it has on our communities
* support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You Will
* be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
* have access to a range of benefits and support
* have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK‑based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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