Newly Qualified Social Worker; Adult Services

Newly Qualified Social Worker (Adult Social Care)

Salary: £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade
6)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Work style: Field

Contract type: 13-month fixed term contract

Positions available: 2

Join a compassionate, progressive team focused on helping adults live healthier, connected, independent lives. Work is strengths‑based and preventative, using the Three Conversations approach. These roles will be within the Aging Well service.

• Promote independence, wellbeing, and choice
• Work collaboratively with health, housing and community partners
• Champion the voice of adults and carers
• Support outcome‑focused, person‑centred practice
• Work directly with people with care and support needs and carers to ensure that their voices are heard, and they are supported to live their idea of a good life
• Use relevant legislation, social work models and theories to inform practice
• Apply analytical, assessment and negotiation skills
• Use strengths‑based and evidence‑based approaches in service delivery
• Employ strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Manage time effectively and use IT skills to support practice

• Social Work England registered (or in a position to be registered by September 2026)
• Social Work CPD / Career Pathway to support progress and development

• Supportive Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme with learning and guidance
• Dedicated support from an Advanced Practitioner offering reflective sessions and 1:1 support
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including Research in Practice for adults
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Social Work England fee payment and Blue Light card reimbursement
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with strong wellbeing focus
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Regular formal and informal supervision
• Employee assistance scheme with access to wellbeing resources

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and to attract the best applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We support diversity, inclusion and equality, and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Attached documents:
Newly Qualified Social Worker - Adults JD.pdf