Children’s Social Worker – Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE)
Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/691/1918
Number of Positions: 7
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool
Job Category: Social Work
Region / Division: Liverpool
Closing Date: 01/07/2026
Job Introduction
Assisted and supported children and young people within Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Services as part of the 12‑month ASYE programme.
Responsibilities
- Provide newly qualified social workers with dedicated mentoring, support and supervision from your Team Supervisor and ASYE Academy Practice Lead.
- Attend monthly training sessions and engage in workshops and peer support to strengthen core skills.
- Participate in practice membership and access resources through the Regional Teaching Partnership.
- Manage a manageable caseload.
- Work within protected time for ASYE activities and portfolio completion.
- Work in either Assessment, Safeguarding or Permanence.
Role Requirements
- You are a newly qualified social worker who qualified in the last two years or will qualify within five months of applying.
- Social Work England (SWE) actively registered or in the process of applying.
- Good knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation, statutory guidance and processes, ready to put this into practice in frontline Assessment, Safeguarding or Permanence.
- Ability to drive and own a vehicle or be actively learning to do so.
- Dedication and passion to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes for children and young people of Liverpool.
Benefits
- At least 27 days holiday, +bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time); option to purchase further days.
- Agile working (role dependent) – “Flexibility First” approach.
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Training and progression opportunities through a high‑quality learning pathway.
- Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family‑friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Employee volunteering scheme.
Equality and Diversity
Liverpool City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We commit to recruiting based on skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
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