Newly Qualified Social Worker​/Assessed & Supported in ; ASYE

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Job Reference pcc/TP/659/1795

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Band 8, £37,562 - £40,443 per annum. Plus a Recruitment and retention payment of £2,000 for all Band 8 social workers (undertaking their ASYE) paid over 12 months as a market supplement.

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Civic Offices

Closing Date:

22/09/2026

Job Category:

Social Care Children

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Join us for Your Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Do you have a passion for making a real difference to the lives of children and families?
Start your social work career with Portsmouth City Council and undertake your ASYE in a supportive, innovative, and high‑performing Children’s Social Care service.

Our practice is rooted in relational, restorative, and family safeguarding models, underpinned by a trauma‑informed approach. If you value meaningful relationships with children and families, and aspire to work in a culture of learning and reflection, Portsmouth is the place to build your career.

Why Choose Portsmouth?

Our practice is rooted in relational, restorative, and family safeguarding models, underpinned by a trauma‑informed approach . If you value meaningful relationships with children and families, and aspire to work in a culture of learning and reflection, Portsmouth is the place to build your career.

What We Offer

You will join one of our Family Safeguarding & Support Teams or Building your Futures (children we care for team). You will benefit from:

A Structured and Supportive ASYE Pathway

• A comprehensive two‑week induction to the organisation and your team
• A dedicated workplace assessor (a team leader) who knows your day‑to‑day practice
• A gradual, protected caseload with a monitored 10% reduction
• Formal progress reviews at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
• Access to extensive learning materials and practice tools

Stronger Futures ASYE Academy

• Sessions focused on the child’s journey and voice
• Practice‑based learning and model‑specific training
• Internal and external specialist trainers
• Additional tailored training opportunities
• Action learning sets, wellbeing sessions, and group reflective supervision

Our Commitment to You

• Direct access to the ASYE Coordinator and Stronger Futures Academy Team
• Regular personal, family/child, group, and peer supervision
• Action Learning Sets / Reflective group supervision
• Support in developing your professional identity and inter‑agency networks
• Access to Research in Practice resources
• Development of high‑quality assessment and report‑writing skills
• Access to Portsmouth City Council’s employee benefits
• Progression opportunities beyond your ASYE year

We are seeking Newly Qualified Social Workers who:

• Have graduated (or are due to graduate) with a BA, MA, BSc, Apprenticeship degree in Social Work, or equivalent recognised by Social Work England
• Are committed to developing knowledge of theory, legislation, and best practice
• Understand the complexities facing children and families
• Can work collaboratively with families and professional networks
• Have a sound understanding of safeguarding
• Communicate clearly and confidently with children, families, and professionals
• Take pride in high‑quality recording and report writing
• Offer high support and high challenge with a commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice
• Think creatively and respond calmly in crisis situations
• Are reflective, compassionate, and committed to personal wellbeing
• Can analyse information effectively to inform decision‑making

A full UK driving licence is essential - you will be visiting various locations across Portsmouth and will need to travel between them.

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