Newly Qualified Social Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you aspire to be aspiration for our young people? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and their families? If so, you could be the person we are looking for to join the London Borough of Barnet to start your career within our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.
Our vision is focused on making Barnet an even better place to live for all families; at the heart our vision for Family Friendly Barnet is the concept of Resilient Families and Resilient Children.
Our ambition is to be the most Family Friendly Borough in London by 2024 by building resilience in our children, young people, families and communities.
The offer:
- Generous salary package
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Opportunities for promotion
- An outstanding ASYE training programme
In addition to a comprehensive suite of employee benefits, this salary includes a Recruitment and Retention supplement of 10%.
We will offer you an unrivalled experience to build your career. You will be supported and mentored throughout. We offer structured learning, bespoke training and regular one to one reflective supervision, as well as regular group supervision through our ‘Learning in Context’ programme.
You will be:
- completing your social work qualification in 2023 (or completed within the last 2 years)
- dynamic, motivated and committed individual, have passion and enthusiasm for social work
- Preferably at least one placement within front line social care
We are committed to ensuring that your skills and strengths are developed, and you can have the best possible experience. We offer a clear career path and after successfully completing your ASYE year you will have developed the knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to join our existing workforce.
If shortlisted, you will be required to bring photographic ID to your interview to prove your identity.
Barnet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
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 London Borough of Barnet'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 £37,775 - £37,775 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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