Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy

About the role

Your Social Work Journey Starts Here! Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)

Are you ready to make a real difference in children's lives-and have some fun while you're at it? At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we're not just offering you a job... we're offering you a vibrant career with purpose, passion, and people who get it.

Because we know the first steps in your social work journey are the most important. That's why we've built a brilliant ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you every step of the way.

Here's what's waiting for you:

• A structured and supportive ASYE programme
• Mentoring from experienced and friendly practitioners
• A team that celebrates successes and lifts each other up
• A workplace culture that values YOU-your ideas, your voice, your well-being
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities
• A Relationship Practice Approach
• NCT Values at the heart of the work we do with children, young people and families

We know social work can be tough-but it's also deeply rewarding, and with the right team behind you, it can even be joyful.

We recognise the importance of supporting our newly qualified staff. That's why all NQSWs will undertake the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). This structured program will help you transition into your role, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities to build your expertise.

Main duties to include:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring social work support, including children in need and children looked after.
• Work alongside experienced social workers on complex casework to develop your skills and confidence.
• Conduct assessments, visit children and their families, and carry out direct work to support their needs.
• Develop and review care plans, ensuring all interventions prioritise the best interests of children and young people.

Whether you're passionate about safeguarding, children with lived experiences, family support, or empowering young people Northamptonshire Children's Trust is where you can grow your skills, find your rhythm, and truly thrive.

We're building a workforce that makes a real difference. To join our ASYE programme as an NQSW, you must be:

• Degree-qualified in Social Work (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Either in your final year of study, awaiting your final results or recently qualified (Not worked as social worker before)
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and families
• Able to work under pressure with strong organisational skills
• You have or are in the process of obtaining your Social Work England registration
• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle or actively learning do so
• Have the right to work in the UK - please note, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

Enhanced DBS clearance and SW England required. Some posts in MASH and First Response (s47) teams are based in the Criminal Justice Centre (CJC) and are therefore subject to annual vetting by Northamptonshire Police. This clearance is required to undertake the role.

Advertising Date: 27th July 2026

Closing Date: 5th October 2026 ( Midnight)

Assessment Center:
Week commencing 26th October 2026

Start Date:

11th January 2027

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays…