Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE)

Join our dedicated team at the London Borough of Hillingdon, where we are committed to supporting newly qualified social workers through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Our goal is to help you develop your skills and confidence in a supportive and structured environment.

The post is for our Mental Health North Team within the Sustained Support Services in Adult Social Care. The team covers the north of the borough and are responsible for meeting the social care statutory duties for adults with mental health needs.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation to identify needs and formulate person-centred support plans.
• Monitor and adapt support plans as needs evolve, ensuring ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, service users, carers, and external partners to deliver holistic and effective support.
• Engage with individuals in their homes and community settings to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
• Advocate for the rights of people living with mental illness, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, plans, and interventions.
• Participate fully in the ASYE programme, which includes a reduced caseload, training, mentoring, reflective practice, and regular supervision to support your professional development.

• A degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• A commitment to completing the ASYE programme.
• An understanding of working with adults with mental illness and their carers.
• An in-depth understanding of risk and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with people with lived experience, families, and carers.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with other relevant external organisations.
• Strong critical analytical and problem-solving skills to make robust decisions in complex situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• A supportive and structured ASYE programme.
• Regular supervision and mentoring from experienced social workers.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full-time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.