Newly Qualified Social Worker

At Change Grow Live, we’re more than just a substance misuse charity— we’re a community driven by our core values: Open, Compassionate and Bold. Whether someone is struggling with substance use, mental health, homelessness, or social exclusion, we’re here to walk alongside them, offering care, hope, and practical support grounded in dignity and respect. If you’re ready to inspire change, this is the place for you.

Our strength lies in our people. We are open about the challenges our communities face, compassionate in our approach, and bold in our ambition to create positive, lasting change. Every day, our teams make a difference and we’re proud to work in a way that is person‑centred, empowering, and inclusive.

If you’re a newly qualified and passionate Social Worker with a deep commitment to supporting people with complex and multiple needs, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. In this role, you’ll be part of a vibrant, multidisciplinary team, where your knowledge, values, and experience will help shape practice, guide others, and create safer, more hopeful futures for those we support.

We offer a comprehensive Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme for those who haven’t yet completed it. This programme is designed to help you consolidate your university learning, build your professional capability, and grow your confidence in practice. As part of your two‑year fixed‑term contract, you’ll benefit from the support of a multi‑disciplinary team and manage a reduced caseload of around 20 families per year, giving you the space to develop your skills in a truly supportive environment. You’ll also have access to a wide range of training opportunities through our bespoke learning platform, ensuring your continued professional development.

Location: Dagenham

Hours & Salary: Full‑time hours: 37.5 per week. Salary range: £34,214.21 – £36,183.91, dependent on experience, pro rata for part‑time hours. Contract type: Fixed term for 2 years.

What you’ll be doing:

• Respond flexibly to service user and team needs, including supporting complex cases
• Develop team skills to improve case coordination for individuals with multiple and complex needs
• Identify and build expertise to coach the team on issues such as substance misuse, domestic abuse, child exploitation, criminal justice, mental health, and safeguarding
• Deliver bespoke training, workshops, and bite‑sized learning to enhance team capability
• Strengthen professional relationships and partnership working to improve referral pathways
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and to a high standard
• Engage in continuous professional development through training, supervision, and independent learning

What we will give you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising yearly for the first 5 years
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid ‘wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• A great selection of benefits including discounts
• 1 day of Continued Professional Development each month
• Training and development opportunities
• A friendly and supportive team
• Generous refer‑a‑friend scheme

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement you reflect on the details outlined in this job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Direct applications only; we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.