ASYE Positions for a Newly Qualified Social Workers

Posted on 02 March 2026
Applications close on 17 March 2026

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All Locations:

Bournemouth, Ferndown, Various, Wareham

Salary Details:

£35,412 plus market increment

Vacancy Type:

Permanent

Function:

Health and Social Care - Adults

Employer:

Dorset Council

Job Working Pattern:

Full time

Closing time of advert

23.59

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ASYE Positions for a Newly Qualified Social Workers

About the role

We are looking to recruit newly qualified, dynamic, and passionate Social Workers to our adult social care teams. We currently have full time roles based in Purbeck and in East Dorset.

Requirements:

Degree in Social Work and be newly qualified, or be due to qualify in 2026
Registered with Social Work England, or be due to qualify to register in 2026
Ability to fulfil travel requirements with a full valid UK driving licence (international or provisional licences are not accepted)
Use of own appropriate vehicle
Right to work in the UK (relocation allowances and expenses are not available)

What’s in it for you:

Robust learning and development opportunities, including mentoring, coaching, access to RIPFA courses, community care inform and both internal and external training to support development in specific areas of practice. 
Access to the ASYE programme with protected caseload and development time
Commitment to a strengths-based approach
Regular, reflective supervision supporting Continuous Professional Development
Career development, supported career progression, and ability to use lateral moves between teams after AYSE complete
Access to wellbeing support and other services
Local Government Pension scheme
Minimum of 27 days holiday with the option to purchase more

Role Expectations:

Undertake strengths-based assessments, support planning, and reviews to support customers to achieve their outcomes and promote their independence. 
Work as part of a busy team and alongside other teams within the local authority
Engage in multi-disciplinary practice

About You:

We are looking for friendly, dynamic, and enthusiastic individuals. Ideal candidates will have:

Innovation skills
Teamwork abilities
Flexibility
Strong value base and person-centred practice
Excellent communication skills
Creativity and passion for enabling independence
Confidence with legal frameworks (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010)
Commitment to continuous professional development

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In a recent workshop with our customers, they emphasised that it is important for social workers to see their work as "not just a job"; they want people who genuinely care, understand, and want to help and build positive working relationships.

The qualities they expect from our social workers include being respectful, trustworthy, showing empathy, being good listeners who don't interrupt, spending the time needed, doing as they say they will, thinking outside the box, being adaptable, punctual, having knowledge of what it means to be a carer, being knowledgeable and able to share this knowledge with those they work with, and overall showing kindness.

Further Information

All interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Dorchester, on Thursday 26 April 2026. Please note that alternative dates are not available.
These are full-time roles of 37 hours per week.
We welcome the use of AI tools, but please ensure your application reflects your own authentic voice, experience, and perspective.
This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. They will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
For further information or queries, contact: [email protected]

About Us

Working at Dorset Council: We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work, and visit. Working for us should be no exception.

At Dorset Council:

We provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
We have ambitious aspirations and are excited about our future
We care about Dorset and all the people who live here
We know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

Employee Benefits:

Access to a range of employee benefits
Supportive environment for growth and success
Range of training opportunities for personal development and career progression

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident Employer: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

Our Values: We look for applicants who share our commitment to our values. We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Job Descriptions: We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.

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