Wolverhampton City Council has welcomed 19 newly qualified social workers to its workforce — the largest group to join the council to date. Over the next 12 months, they will complete the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, a structured development scheme designed to build their skills and professional confidence during their first year in post.
Fourteen of the new social workers will join children's social care services, while five will work in adult services.
What the ASYE programme includes
The programme offers newly qualified social workers additional support and structured development. Features include dedicated training and reflective sessions, one-to-one support from an Advanced Practitioner, and a protected workload to help them build confidence while being assessed against post-qualification standards.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said the council takes the scheme seriously and uses it to help social workers "consolidate their learning and strengthen their professional confidence" while delivering support to children, families and adults with care and support needs in Wolverhampton.
Councillor Linda Leach, Cabinet Member for Adults, added that Wolverhampton is "a fantastic place for people to begin their social work career" and highlighted the dedication of the council's social work teams.
For information about social work vacancies with Wolverhampton City Council, visit the Be the social worker you want to be page.