Newly Qualified Social Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
These are permanent contracts specifically ring-fenced for social work students who are currently on, or have recently finished, their final placement at Ealing Council.
We are offering newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Social Workers, the opportunity to join our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. We are offering places across Children and Families Services.
Our social workers are part of highly committed teams in a demanding but stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to fulfil your potential. We will provide high quality supervision and support with a protected caseload during your ASYE together with access to a range of in-house training and development opportunities including our established and highly valued ASYE programme.
Please indicate in your supporting statement if you have a preferred team.
Please read the guidance on how to complete an application form before you start https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201013/jobs/524/application_advice
If you are shortlisted and invited to interview, you will need to provide evidence of your Social Work England registration or have written confirmation from your university that you are on track to qualify this summer.
This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.
Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
These roles will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.
Interviews will be held week commencing 12th June 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Newly Qualified Social Worker roles across Ealing Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,038 - £38,607 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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