Social Worker

Health and Care
Uk
June 16, 2025
£48 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Newham Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) Programme 2025/26

Location: Newham Dockside, E16 2QU
Application Deadline: 23:59, 16th June 2025
Interviews: 4th July 2025
Start Date: August 2025
Salary: £39,855 – £47,532 per annum + £3,000 market supplement
Contract: 12-month ASYE leading to a permanent role in Adult Social Care (subject to successful completion)
Hours: Full-time

Launch Your Social Work Career with Newham

Are you a newly qualified social worker ready to make a real impact? The London Borough of Newham is now accepting applications for its 2025/26 Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) Programme—a unique opportunity to begin your professional journey in one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse communities.

This structured 12-month programme is designed to develop your skills, build your confidence, and support your transition into a full-time social work role within our Adult Social Care teams.

Why Choose Newham?

At Newham, we see the ASYE as a vital investment—both in you and in the services we deliver to our residents. You’ll benefit from:

  • A dedicated ASYE assessor
  • Ongoing supervision and support from your line manager
  • Targeted training and reflective learning
  • Access to our Workforce and Practice Development Team

We’re proud to offer clear career progression routes, opportunities to train as a Practice Educator, and a robust professional development pathway tailored to your aspirations.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for our ASYE programme, you must:

  • Hold a recognised social work qualification by August 2025
  • Be registered with Social Work England before starting
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK for at least 12 months from your start date (please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship)
  • If you completed your final year placement with Newham Adult Social Care in 2023 or 2024, we strongly encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Step 1: Prepare Your Application

Please ensure your application includes:

An up-to-date CV

A Supporting Statement (maximum two A4 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria for the ASYE role

Step 2: Apply Online

Submit your application via the Newham Council recruitment portal.

Deadline: Monday, 16th June 2025 at 23:59. Late applications will not be considered due to the high volume of interest.

About the Recruitment Process

Shortlisting will be based on:

  • Meeting essential criteria (evidenced through your CV)
  • Quality and relevance of your supporting statement

Interviews will take place on 4th July 2025.

Get in Touch

For queries about the application process or the ASYE programme, contact:
Adults.ServicesTraining@newham.gov.uk

To view the job description, click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding

Newham is proud to be an inclusive, anti-racist employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.

If appointed to a role involving vulnerable adults, you will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We also follow an anonymised recruitment process. Please remove all personal details from your documents before uploading.

For more on how your data will be used during recruitment, please see the Cifas privacy notice.

About Newham

Located just five miles east of central London, Newham is well connected by tube, bus, DLR and (soon) Crossrail. It’s home to the University of East London, London Stadium, Theatre Royal Stratford East, and Westfield Stratford City—one of the largest urban shopping centres in Europe.

Our borough is also known for having the youngest population in the UK and for hosting much of the 2012 Olympic Games, including the iconic Olympic Park.

Ready to build a meaningful career with us? Apply today and be part of shaping a stronger, more inclusive Newham.

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