# Newly Qualified Social Worker

**Company**: London Borough of Hillingdon
**Location**: Uxbridge
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 39,519 - 40,575 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

This is an exciting opportunity to start your social work career in a supportive and dynamic team, where you will complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and gain valuable hands-on experience.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Maintain your professional Social Work registration and meet the Council’s DBS requirements.

- Participate fully in and successfully complete the ASYE programme, receiving structured supervision and support.

- Manage a limited caseload under supervision, working with individuals, families, and carers.

- Accept case allocations from the Advanced Practitioner or Team Manager.

- Undertake Care Act assessments, plan and review care and support needs.

- Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and understand when to refer to a Best Interest Assessor.

- Apply a range of social work models and strength-based techniques to support individuals.

- Advocate on behalf of individuals who require support to express their wishes and access services.

- Work collaboratively with a wide range of partners including health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other council teams.

- Use resources effectively to help residents live healthier, more independent lives.

- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with data protection and professional standards.

- Reflect critically on your practice and recognise your professional boundaries. Seek advice when needed from experienced colleagues.

- Demonstrate understanding and application of the Professional Capabilities Framework (ASYE level) in all aspects of your work.

**About You**

- Passionate about helping people affected by addiction and mental health challenges

- Committed to learning and development, with a reflective and flexible approach

- A strong communicator with the ability to build trust and empower others

- A collaborative team player, ready to work in partnership across services

- Organised and emotionally resilient, with a commitment to safeguarding and equality

**Additional Information**

In your application, please highlight your interest in working with individuals affected by addictions and how your values align with our service aims.

**Benefits**

- Flexible Working Hours

- 36 Hour Week

- Generous Holiday Entitlement

- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure

- Salary Sacrifice Schemes

- Cycle to Work

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Perkbox Benefits

- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services

- Travel Support

- Trade Union Membership

## Skills

### Required
- Social Work
- Care Act assessments
- Mental Capacity Assessments
- Professional Capabilities Framework

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