Newly Qualified Social Worker (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

We are looking for a proactive and supportive Newly Qualified Social Worker to join our supportive Learning Disabilities Team. In your first 12 months you will complete the ASYE to help you develop confidence and competence in your role.

Your new role

In this role, you will assess the needs of vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities and their Carers, identifying creative and person-centred ways to meet outcomes in line with the Care Act 2014 Learning Disability Service eligibility criteria. You will be complete assessments, support plan reviews, and care package reviews of adults with Learning disabilities, developing support plans to ensure positive outcomes and best value. You will develop knowledge of provider services and build professional relations ships with them. Working independently, you will manage your own caseload whilst maintaining accurate records efficiently and effectively. The role includes completing Continuing Healthcare and Mental Capacity Assessments as well a providing support during crisis situations when required. The safeguarding of adults with support is a key part of your work as will be the implementation of the safeguarding policy and procedures. In addition, you will be supporting the Learning Disability duty service by participating in the duty rota as required.

Who is the person summary:

With a recognised Social Work degree (or due to qualify in 2026), you will be registered with Social Work England (SWE) or have the eligibility and commitment to register once qualified. With experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities ideally within a fieldwork setting as well as a working knowledge of the legislation that governs that (Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act) and an awareness of practice to safeguard adults and children. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks whilst managing conflicting demands and effective communication skills including the ability to converse with a diverse range of people sometimes under challenging circumstances or where there maybe barriers to understanding. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. You will be able to advocate for users and carers, have good assessment skills and be able to work on your own initiative and be a wider team player.

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Additional Information

Please refer to the job profile for further information on the role.

Interview date: 14 May 2026

You are required to work on a rota basis covering Monday - Friday as per needs of the service

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page:Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found atEquality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage:Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 'adults at risk', children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults and Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.

You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contactrecruit@portsmouthcc.gov.ukor call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.