Children's ASYE Social Worker

Gloucestershiremusic; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority is seeking a Children's ASYE Social Worker to join their team in Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will be a recent social work graduate, able to effectively communicate and collaborate with peers to support children and families. Competitive salary of £37,280 per annum and a comprehensive support package including a relocation assistance, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. The role requires driving and is subject to a DBS check.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25.5 days, increasing over time

Employee benefits programme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Social Work Academy access

Staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Due to complete social work degree and final placement by September 2026.
• Reference from Practice Educator required.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive for work.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Support families and communities to ensure best outcomes.
• Participate in the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Social work degree

Job description

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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Children\'s ASYE Social Worker
• Job Location: Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Cirencester
• Salary: £37,280 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 08/03/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 13433
• This post is not open to job share

About the Authority and Programme

Our Vision

Right child, right support, right time, every time

We are working together to support families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, especially those who need more help. You will be joining an authority that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection, has been rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ elements’—a reflection of our ongoing commitment to high‑quality practice and continuous improvement.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic social work graduates to join our next ASYE cohort. You will come to this role having completed your final placement as part of your degree and will use your developing skills of analysis, critical thinking and effective communication to work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to secure the best outcomes for children, young people and families across Gloucestershire.

Reward & Support

By joining Gloucestershire County Council, you will be eligible for the following pay and reward package:

• Generous starting salary of £37,280 per annum
• Up to £8,000 Relocation Package
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to our Social Work Academy
• Employee Benefits Programme
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Staff discount scheme – access to great savings with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free, confidential support 24/7
• Access to employee networks
• Green Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• *Welcome and retention payments are non-contractual and subject to normal tax and NI deductions.

About our ASYE Programme

Our celebrated Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) will support you to grow and develop your practice alongside experienced Social Workers within your team. You will be mentored and guided as you build your knowledge, confidence and decision‑making, working with a protected caseload throughout the programme.

Monthly reflective group supervision facilitated by an Advanced Educator

High-quality training mapped to the Knowledge and Skills Statements

When you apply, you will be invited to attend an assessment day to explore your interests, ambitions and experience in Children’s Services so far. This takes place at our Social Work Academy in Gloucester and includes:

• a written assessment based on a case study

You will need

• To be due to complete your social work degree and final placement before the end of September 2026
• To include your Practice Educator as one of your referees
• A full driving licence and willingness to drive for work
• An satisfactory Enhanced DBS
• To obtain Social Work England registration in time to commence the programme in October 2026

If successful, we may also offer you the opportunity to start earlier in a pre‑qualified role while awaiting your SWE registration, prior to joining the ASYE programme in September 2026.

To apply, please click below and complete your application. If you require any further information, the Children’s Recruitment Team will be happy to help: [e-mail]

To ensure a personalised and responsive process, all applicants will receive a call from the Recruitment Team within 48 hours of applying to discuss this role, your preferred practice area, and your preferred locality.

Additional Information

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This Position is subject to a DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.