Newly Qualified Social Worker

Community Care Live; Gosport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join their outstanding Children’s Services. This role offers a structured two-year Graduate Entry Training Scheme with intensive support, professional development opportunities, and the potential for a £3,000 payment at the end of the third year. Candidates should have a recognised Social Work degree and communication skills. Applications are now open with various teams available in Gosport and nearby areas.

Benefits

Continuous learning and supportive supervision

Access to Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse complex information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Registration with Social Work England or commitment to register.

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

Launch your social work career where outstanding practice comes first.

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

We’reproudofourinnovativeHampshireApproach,anationallyrecognizedmodelthat’stransformedchildren’ssocialcarebydeliveringfaster,betteroutcomes.Itprioritisesstrongrelationships,earlyhelpandstrengths-focused,collaborativeworking,creatingtherightenvironmentforyoutothrive.

We’relookingforambitious,motivatedSocialWorkgraduates 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 theSouth East.We currently have vacancies in both ourFareham & Gosport and Havant teams, as well as our Refugee Team which is currently based in Fareham.

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

Whatyou’llbe doing:

• Developing as a Newly Qualified Social Worker through a structured two-yearprogramme, completing your ASYE in year one followed by a Professional Development Year, with ongoing learning and skills progression.
• Receiving intensive 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 and multiagency work.
• Building professional 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.

Whatwe’relooking 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-solving skills:Ability to assess risks and needs, analyse complex information, identify problems, negotiate solutions and recognise resource constraints and best value principles.
• Communication and engagement skills:Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, clear and logical presentation of information, relationship-building with diverse service users and appropriate engagement and disengagement.
• Professional, collaborative and well-organised practice:Ability to produce high-quality reports and accurate case and financial records with strong numeracy skills. Able to manage time and organise own workloads effectively, working both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Why join us?

• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision is 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.
• Competitive salary and benefits 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 held the week commencing 27th April. You are welcome to apply whilst your social work qualifications are in progress and you will be able to state on your application when you expect to receive them.

Ifyou’reinterested in roles in other parts of the county, pleasetake a lookat the following job adverts:

• North East HCC623128:Hart & Rushmoor | East Hants
• North West HCC623129:Basingstoke | Test Valley
• South West HCC623130:New Forest | Eastleigh & Winchester

Interested in finding out more about our ASYE programme? Join our recruitment webinar on 3rd March from 4pm to 5:30pm, for an in-depth look at what we offer and the chance to take part in a live Q&A session.Secure your place today using the link on our website!

Applications are open now until 20th March with interviews and assessment days held the week commencing 27th April. You are welcome to apply whilst your social work qualifications are in progress and you will be able to state on your application when you expect to receive them.