Newly Qualified Social Worker

Starting Salary of £39,413, increasing upon successful completion of the ASYE programme

Start date for this post will be 5th October 2026

Based in Windsor and Maidenhead, Child in Care Team

Candidates will complete their ASYE Programme in the Children in Care Team, however may be required to move teams following completion of their ASYE Programme at the end of the 12 months, due to service need.

Please note

• you must have a valid driver's license
• access to a car for work purposes
• have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship for this role

Achieving for Children provides a comprehensive and supportive programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) based in our Children’s Services.

About the role

Our programme provides all NQSWs with the training and development they need to grow and progress in their roles. You will have:

• a protected caseload throughout the programme, reflective supervision, a buddy within the team and the support of a dedicated team
• an ASYE assessor who will be working with each NQSW ensuring you progress and develop during your first year in employment

Achieving for Children provides a supportive ASYE programme for NQSWs based in Children’s Services across the different childcare teams. Each NQSW will work in a different childcare team undertaking statutory tasks including Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care.

AfC is passionate about the children and families we work with and staff provide the delivery of strong, integrated and responsive safeguarding, social care services and early help. We support our social workers to undertake creative methods of intervention to ensure the voice of the child is at the centre of service development.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the team on: ***email_hidden***

This Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) position is dependent upon registration with Social Work England. If registration is pending at the cohort start date, a Family Support Worker position and pay may be offered initially. Upon confirmation of Social Work England registration, you will transition to the NQSW role.

About you

• Educated to degree level with appropriate professional Social Work qualification (CSS/CQSW or DipSw, MA SW, BA Hons SW)
• Active Social Worker England registration
• Experience of children’s social care (through placement, shadowing or previous work experience)

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway