Asye Hub Assessor

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us

We are responsible for the entire range of children’s education, health and social care services in all three boroughs. We use a Signs of Safety practice model and approach which ensures the voice of the child is at the heart of everything we do. There’s never been a better time to join AfC, we are growing our workforce, implementing new flexible working arrangements and have increased our virtual wellbeing offer.

We have an exciting new position to join AfC. The ASYE hub assessor is a new role designed to assess, support and mentor newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) on the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. This role will be based across both Richmond and Kingston.

About the role

The Hub assessor will be a qualified practice educator and will be primarily responsible for:

- Developing and coordinating the support for NQSWs entering the organisation and completing their ASYE
- Successful delivery of the ASYE programme and the outreach support provided by the post holder
- Play a key role in developing a ‘hub’ model for the support and assessment of the NQSW’s
- Assess in line with the Post Qualifying Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) and Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)
- Work in partnership with the ASYE hub assessor in RBWM, creating a network of support
- Work alongside social workers, line managers and other professionals
- Have close links with the Workforce Development Service and Quality Assurance Service to support the delivery of the ASYE programme and associated workforce support functions such as coaching and mentoring

About you
- Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work
- Postgraduate qualification in practice education to Stage 2 ie PEPs2
- Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of managing the assessment of learners in practice
- Experience in leading a team, in social or health care; preferably experience in children and families services

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:

- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Stable and supportive leadership
- Hybrid and mobile working (between home and work) with latest technology to facilitate this
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Holiday package upto 34 days per year with option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- A excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children

Important Information

**Right to work**: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.

**Safeguarding**: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).