Newly Qualified Social Worker

Community Care Live; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organisation in the UK is seeking a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). This two-year programme offers structured learning and developmental support, aimed at fostering your professional growth within children's services. You will benefit from intensive supervision, a gradual increase in caseload, and potential eligibility for a one-off payment after three years. The ideal candidate must have a recognized Social Work degree and be committed to registration with Social Work England.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree must be obtained by September 2026.
• Must register with Social Work England (SWE) once qualified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop as a Newly Qualified Social Worker through a structured two-year programme.
• Receive intensive support and protected development time.
• Build professional confidence and capability for long-term practice.

Skills

Assessment, analysis and problem-solving skills

Communication and engagement skills

Professional, collaborative and well-organised practice

Education

Recognised Social Work degree

Job description

As aNewly Qualified Social Workeryou’lljoinanOUTSTANDING Children’s Services,withone of the highest performing local authorities in the country.

We’reproudofourinnovativeHampshireApproach,an nationally recognised modelthat’stransformed children’s social care by delivering faster, better outcomes. It prioritises strong relationships, earlyhelpandstrengths-focused, collaborative working, creating the right environment for you to thrive.

We’relookingforambitious, motivatedSocial Workgraduates to join ourGraduateEntry Training Scheme (GETS)–a two-year programme offering structured learning, highquality development opportunities and tailored support to help you grow in confidence and frontline practice.

You’lljoin a cohort of Social Work Graduate Trainees, starting with anintensive inductionbefore moving into one of our teams in theNorth West.We currently have vacancies in both ourBasingstokeandTest Valleyteams.

You’llthen complete yourASYEwith ongoing supervision, development and a reduced caseload that grows alongside your confidence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developingas a Newly Qualified Social Worker through a structuredtwo-yearprogramme, completing your ASYE in year one followed by a Professional Development Year, with ongoing learning and skills progression.
• Receivingintensive support and protected development time, including regular supervision, a dedicated Practice Educator, a reduced and gradually increasing caseload, structured development days and self-directed learning opportunities such as shadowing andmultiagencywork.
• Buildingprofessional confidence and capability for long-term practice, with continued support in year two, enhanced development opportunities and potential eligibility for a £3,000 one-off payment at the end of your third year in employment.

What we’re looking for:

• A recognisedSocial Work degree(or due to qualify before the end of September 2026).
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE),or eligibility and commitment to register once qualified.
• Assessment,analysisand problem-solvingskills:Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse complex information,identifyproblems,negotiatesolutionsand recognise resource constraintsand best value principles.
• Communication and engagementskills:Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, clear and logical presentationof information, relationship-building with diverse service users andappropriate engagementand disengagement.
• Professional, collaborative and wellorganisedpractice:Ability to produce high-quality reports andaccuratecase and financial recordswith strong numeracy skills.Able tomanage time andorganise ownworkloads effectively, working bothindependently and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Why join us?

• Professional development:Continuous learningand supportive supervisionis a key priority for us.
• Employee support:Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitivesalary andbenefits package:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applications are open now with interviews and assessment days heldthe weekcommencing27th April.You are welcome to apply whilst your