Newly Qualified Social Worker - ASYE Programme

Newly Qualified Social Workers
£42,000 per annum
£2,000 salary increase on successful completion of your probation / ASYE period
Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)

Location:

Wandsworth
Recently rated ‘Outstanding’ in every area by Ofsted (May 2026)

Join a Children’s Service that has just been rated ‘Outstanding’ in every area by Ofsted
. In its most recent inspection, Ofsted praised Wandsworth’s highly responsive and compassionate social work, the trusting and enduring relationships practitioners build with children and families, and our firmly established culture of reflection, learning and professional curiosity.
Do you see yourself delivering ethical, relationship-based interventions that respect and promote the rights of children, young people and their parents and carers? Are you passionate, ambitious and ready to change lives and shape futures? Can you support children and their families with their future hopes, self-esteem and potential, and practise in a way that is respectful and ethical, privileging each family’s right to make the best possible decisions for their children?

Join Wandsworth and start your career in a borough where excellent practice is recognised nationally and where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential.

Have the best start in your social work career and join Wandsworth’s Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme starting in September / October 2026
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As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) you will share our values that inspire the Outstanding Practice Framework
, creating the context for social workers to build relationships with families that bring about change and support children to live at home wherever possible. Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the strength of this approach, highlighting highly responsive and compassionate social work, strong leadership, and a culture of reflection, learning and professional curiosity. Systemic practice is embedded across our multi‑disciplinary teams, and you will be joining the strongest practice conditions Wandsworth has ever had to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

As a NQSW at Wandsworth, you will be joining either our Family Help service to work with children, young people and their families to create positive change in their lives. You will be supported through our dedicated Social Care Academy, who lead the ASYE assessment, coupled with low caseloads that allow you the time and opportunity to do meaningful direct work with families.

Ofsted recognised our strong investment in staff development and support, helping to create stable, high-performing teams that deliver consistently strong practice for children and families. You will be part of a programme that is positively evaluated year on year by previous NQSWs, with protected study time and a dedicated ASYE assessor offering individual reflective space for you.

You will have the opportunity to become an excellent social work practitioner who is able to build positive relationships with children and their families. You will receive a high-quality induction alongside incremental learning opportunities, high levels of supervision as well as an excellent support programme in your ASYE, including action learning sets and bespoke training workshops. The programme will also extend into your second and third years post qualifying with an Early Professional Development offer through our Teaching Partnership.

• You will need a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England membership, along with the experience of working across voluntary and statutory agencies.
• You will have a 'can do' attitude, are creative and champion for children and families to achieve the best possible outcomes, as our children deserve the best.
• An excellent communicator, collaborator who is compassionate and understands the needs of children and young people.
• You will also have applied knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.

You will:

• Be part of a small team with manageable caseloads.
• Have business support for your team who work in…