Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy - NN1 1EDOur BenefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leaveEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning and Development and career development opportunitiesSubsidised town centre car parking schemeAbout the roleYour Social Work Journey Starts Here! Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives—and have some fun while you’re at it? At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, we’re not just offering you a job… we’re offering you a vibrant career with purpose, passion, and people who get it.Why Choose Us?Because we know the first steps in your social work journey are the most important. That’s why we’ve built a brilliant ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you every step of the way.Here’s what’s waiting for you:A structured and supportive ASYE programmeMentoring from experienced and friendly practitionersA team that celebrates successes and lifts each other upA workplace culture that values YOU—your ideas, your voice, your well-beingOngoing training, CPD, and career development opportunitiesA Relationship Practice ApproachNCT Values at the heart of the work we do with children, young people and familiesWe know social work can be tough—but it’s also deeply rewarding, and with the right team behind you, it can even be joyful.For further information or an informal chat please email Sarah.Parker@NCTrust.co.uk About youWe’re building a workforce that makes a real difference. To join our ASYE programme as an NQSW, you must be:Degree-qualified in Social Work (undergraduate or postgraduate)Either in your final year of study, awaiting your final results or recently qualified (Not worked as social worker before)Passionate about improving the lives of children and familiesAble to work under pressure with strong organisational skillsYou have or are in the process of obtaining your Social Work England registrationAble to drive and have access to a vehicle or actively learning do soHave the right to work in the UK – please note, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship for this roleThis post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.Enhanced DBS clearance and SW England required. Some posts in MASH and First Response (s47) teams are based in the Criminal Justice Centre (CJC) and are therefore subject to annual vetting by Northamptonshire Police. This clearance is required to undertake the role. Important dates:Advertising from: 28/7/25Start date:12/1/26About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers