Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) - 37 Hours

Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) - 37 Hours

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Department: Childrens Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Torbay Council

Reporting To: Team Manager

Compensation: £40,444 - £43,149 / year

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

Are you about to embark on your career as a Newly Qualified Social Worker?Whether you are newly qualified or in your final year of study and awaiting qualification, join Torbay Children's Services highly regarded ASYE Programme and begin your career in an Ofsted-rated GOOD, supportive, ambitious and restorative organisation.

We recognise that the transition from student to practitioner is one of the most important steps in your professional journey. Our Newly Qualified Social Worker Development Programme provides the strong foundations, support and practical experience you need to build confidence, develop your skills and flourish in practice.Beginning with a comprehensive four-week induction programme, you will be supported every step of the way as you build confidence, develop your practice and establish strong foundations for your social work career.

Why Choose Torbay?

• Protected allocation of children, supporting gradual progression and confidence-building.
• Up to 4 days protected development time per month.
• Dedicated support from the Learning Academy alongside experienced managers.
• Structured learning and development opportunities designed to support transition into practice.
• Clear progression into our well-established Year 2 Social Worker Programme.
• Flexible and hybrid working*.
• Student Loan Allowance Scheme*.
• Social Work England registration reimbursement*.
• Retention (key skills) payment entitlement*.

*Terms and conditions apply.A Restorative OrganisationAt Torbay, restorative practice is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be the first local authority in the UK to achieve Registered Restorative Organisation status, shaping how we work with children, families and one another.

Programme InformationWe anticipate opportunities for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join us on specific dates throughout 2027.Successful applicants will be supported through the appropriate national framework in place at the time they commence their NQSW programme, ensuring a high-quality and structured transition into practice.Start Dates: Opportunities are available within our early 2027 and September 2027 cohorts. Candidates available before these start dates may also have the opportunity to join Torbay Children's Services in a suitable non-social work role, gaining valuable experience before commencing the programme.Interested?Ready to launch your social work career?Bring your passion, curiosity, and ambition. We'll provide support, development, and opportunities to help you thrive.

This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity. As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check. The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/social-worker/

For an informal chat please contact Sarah Rogers on 01803 207195 or sarah.rogers@torbay.gov.uk.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 16th November 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 14th October. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and build respectful, purposeful working relationships with children, young people, families, colleagues and professionals.
• Proven ability to mediate, negotiate and solve problems in complex circumstances.
• Ability to assess situations with clarity and sensitivity and act professionally in crisis situations.
• Ability to work openly and constructively with families, including where conversations are challenging.
• Effective organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing statutory responsibilities.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Significant working knowledge of the range of services and interventions available to children, young people and their families.
• Significant working knowledge of relevant children’s social care legislation, statutory guidance and the impact of these on children, young people and families.
• Significant working knowledge of child protection practice, statutory assessment and planning frameworks, and practice relating to children in care.
• Understanding of current issues affecting children, young people and families.
• Understanding of how to identify, evaluate and apply evidence-informed practice.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• A recognised social work qualification, such as a Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, or equivalent.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and maintenance of professional registration.
• Experience of direct work with children, young people and families, and of working effectively with other professionals.
• Experience of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.