Newly Qualified Social Worker

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

Directorate: Family Services

Contract Type: 13 month Fixed term Contract

Hours: 36 Hours

Salary: £39,276 - £42,771

Location: Colindale

About the role

Are you passionate about creating positive change and supporting children and families to thrive? If so, you could be the person we are looking for to join the London Borough of Barnet to start your rewarding career in our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.

Our vision is focused on making Barnet an even better place to live for all families; at the heart our vision for Family Friendly Barnet is the concept of Resilient Families and Resilient Children.

This is a 13 month fixed term contract

What our recent ASYEs and Skills for Care have said

"Training provided as part of the ASYE programme was held in high regard by both the NQSWs [Newly Qualified Social Workers] and Assessors. NQSWs said how much they appreciated the training they received and were able to put it into practice in their roles. (December 2024)"

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About you

You will be:

• completing your social work qualification and Social Work England registration by March or completed within the last 4 years)

• dynamic, tenacious, committed individual, have passion and enthusiasm for social work

• preferably at least one placement within front-line statutory social care

We are committed to nurturing your skills and strengths so you can have the best possible experience in Barnet. We offer a clear career path, and after successfully completing your ASYE year, you will have developed the knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to join our existing workforce.

The aim of Barnet Family Services is to ensure that all children and young people in Barnet achieve the best possible outcomes and grow into successful adults, with a special focus on our most vulnerable children. Our goal is to provide high-quality, integrated, and inclusive services that identify additional support needs early to achieve positive outcomes.

Please note that candidate uses this section to self- screen so best to only list essential criteria. Note: avoid stating number of years' experience or using any language that can be perceived as discriminatory, for example young, dynamic. You can write post qualifying experience or demonstrable/considerable experience) if you require advice please contact recruitment.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.