When you join the Children and Young Peoples Service as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), we will support your development from the start. We will help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you are motivated and passionate there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
At Suffolk County Council, we are passionate about providing the highest quality care and support to children and young people in need. That's why we are looking for flexible and highly motivated Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our teams. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential to providing good quality care, which is why we have created a positive environment where you will be fully supported to achieve your goals and reach your full potential during your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE).
Hear from our staff and find out more information visit: Our Social Work teams (careers.suffolk.gov.uk).
How Suffolk supports Newly Qualified Social Workers (pagetiger.com) to grow, develop and progress.
What you need
You will need a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles, if you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Shaping Careers and Learning
We understand that being a Newly Qualified Social Worker can be a challenging role, which is why we offer regular supervision to ensure you feel supported within your role. We also provide the necessary training to enhance your career development through our supportive career pathways programme. This way, you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need.
You will have:
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).
To find out about our beautiful county of Suffolk and see what a wonderful place it is to live and work Welcome to Suffolk (visitsuffolk.com)
More information on what we will offer you (careers.suffolk.gov.uk).
Additional benefits
We have opportunities available for Newly Qualified Social Workers across the following teams:
Find out where these teams are based around Suffolk (ppt).
Locality map, to understand where our 13 social care teams are based around Suffolk (ppt).
If you have a preference in terms of a location in Suffolk, then please state this within your application form
For more information
For an informal discussion about the role/s, please email: cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or contact Steve Blaney, Social Care Service Manager, by calling 07742 505342.
For further information, please visit Social Work within Children and Young Peoples Services (careers.suffolk.gov.uk)
Sponsorship for a visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.
How to apply
Step 1 - Before applying for this job, please read the Job and Person Profile (docx) and our Progression Scheme (pdf)
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). Please use this Supporting Statement template to answer these questions.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. Please also state in your application the role/s, location, and team you are applying for).
Closing date: 11.30pm, 31 October 2024
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.
For the types of flexible or part-time working available for specific roles, please see the Job and Person Profile.
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