ASYE Social Worker [ Childrens Social Care]

at  Knowsley Council

ASYE SOCIAL WORKER [ CHILDRENS SOCIAL CARE]

• Employer: Knowsley Council
• Salary: £34,834 per annum
• Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working..
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 31/08/2024 at 23:55
• Reference: CVP 033C RC
  Pay Band J / Fixed point SCP 26 / £34,834 per annum

IF YOU ARE A NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER (NQSW) YOU CAN TRUST IN OUR BESPOKE ASYE PROGRAMME TO SCAFFOLD YOU THROUGH YOUR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE ASYE SOCIAL WORKER VACANCIES WITHIN OUR CHILD PROTECTION AND CARED FOR CHILDREN TEAMS.

Knowsley is a small local authority which enables us to be creative and responsive with high aspirations for our children and young people; we want them to feel listened to, happy, healthy, and given every opportunity to achieve. We want the same for you and all our staff because at Knowsley, we believe, ‘We Are Better Together.’
Knowsley Children’s Services are invested in your future progression and that starts right at the beginning of your career. We support newly qualified Social Workers by actively seeking opportunities to enhance their learning and development. We are immensely proud of our bespoke ASYE programme and are one of the only local authorities in the region to have created dedicated ASYE Coordinator & Assessor posts. Having a dedicated Assessor means consistency for the duration of the ASYE year; starting the programme as soon as you gain employment. You will be offered a permanent contract as soon as you successfully pass your ASYE and able to progress through our newly developed progression pathway.

The below list outlines the wrap around support our bespoke programme can offer and it starts as soon as you finish university so why wait… apply now!

• As soon as you are available for work and while we wait for your registration, will can start you in a Family Support Worker role; meaning you can start earning straight away
• High quality 4-week Induction Programme
• Permanent ASYE Coordinator & Assessor offering consistency, support & guidance
• Protected case load that grows in complexity in line with the ASYE programme
• Tailored training offer linked to progression
• Access to case & reflective supervision; minimum of 4 weekly
• ASYE Group Supervision
• Monthly support sessions
• Direct access to our Principal Social Worker
• Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements
• Permanent contract upon successful completion of the ASYE programme
• Membership to our Social Work Academy
• Newly developed progression pathway

HOW TO APPLY:

You can book an interview now!
We are holding fortnightly, in person interview panels - there’s no lengthy application forms, no shortlisting, just book an interview at a time that’s convenient for you. You can also view job descriptions and the benefits of working for Knowsley.
If you want to be part of a welcoming, friendly, supportive social work team, book an interview and send your CV and supporting statement to take the first step in joining us.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
Please note - In order to apply for a Social Work role with Knowsley you must have the right to work in the UK and hold either a work permit or a visa. Proof of these documents will be required with your application. At this current time, Knowsley Council are unable to provide sponsorship for international applicants.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT AVAILABLE POSTS, PLEASE CONTACT SARAH BIRD ON 0151 443 5050 OR VIA EMAIL AT SARAH.BIRD@KNOWSLEY.GOV.UK

Closing Date: 31 August 2024

Please refer the Job description for details