ASYE Positions for Newly Qualified Social Workers

Additional Information:

• Please specify your role preference (if any) within your application.
• For further information or queries, contact: [email protected]
• These are full-time roles at 37 hours per week.
• These posts involve working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. They will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent and be newly qualified, or be due to qualify in 2025
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

For all Social Workers Qualified After September 2012:

• Undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Meet the expected standards during the ASYE period
• The ASYE scheme is required unless you can prove that you meet the standards laid out in the professional capabilities framework

Working at Dorset Council: We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work, and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council:

• We provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
• We have ambitious aspirations and are excited about our future
• We care about Dorset and all the people who live here
• We know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

Employee Benefits:

• Access to a range of employee benefits
• Supportive environment for growth and success
• Range of training opportunities for personal development and career progression

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident Employer: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

Our Values: We look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Job Descriptions: We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.