Newly Qualified Social Worker; Adult Services

Overview

City of Wolverhampton Council – Newly Qualified Social Worker (Adult Social Care). Salary - £36,363 - £40,777 (Grade
6). Hours - 37 hours per week. Workstyle - Field. Contract type – 13-month fixed term contract. 2 positions available. These roles will be within the Aging Well service.

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.

You will:

• 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

In Wolverhampton, we are ambitious for our social workers, with a strong focus on high-quality, relational practice and visible, supportive leadership. We are looking for people who are committed to person-centred, strengths-based working and making a real difference to people’s lives.

We work restoratively using the Three Conversations© approach, building strong relationships and supporting people to find sustainable solutions with creativity and professional autonomy. We offer clear development opportunities, a strong training offer, and leaders who are accessible and responsive.

If you are passionate, motivated and committed to excellent social work practice, we would love to hear from you. We will inspire, support and champion you so that you can be the social worker you want to be.

We invite applications from newly qualified social workers for vacancies in the above team. You will:

• Be dedicated to working 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
• Know relevant legislation, as well as key social work models and theories
• Be analytical, and have strong assessment and negotiation skills
• Be committed to making a difference and using strengths-based approaches
• Be enthusiastic to work with colleagues and use evidence-based approaches
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have excellent time management and IT skills
• Be Social Work England registered (or be in a position to be registered by September 2026)
• A Social Work CPD / Career Pathway which will support you to progress and develop

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

• A supportive Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme with the learning and guidance you will need to flourish and thrive in social work
• Dedicated support from an Advanced Practitioner for all Newly Qualified Social Workers who will offer reflective sessions and 1:1 support
• Excellent learning and development (including Research in Practice for adults)
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Social Work England fee payment + Blue Light card reimbursement
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with strong wellbeing focus
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Regular formal and informal supervision
• Four vibrant and active employee networks including four staff equality forums (Race Religion and Belief; Disability and Age; Gender Maternity and Paternity and LGBT+)

To find out more about us why not take a look at our website:

As part of the interview process, you will be required to undertake:

• A written exercise
• A panel interview

Written exercises and formal panel interviews will take place on Thursday 25th June 2026 and Friday 26th June 2026. Written exercises will be held individually just prior to the formal panel interview.

For further information on these posts please contact assistant team managers:
Alicia Law (Ali);
Lorraine Mudyawabikwa (Lorraine.

Mudya);
Balbir Hira (Balb).

You will be notified on the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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