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

ASYE Hub Assessor

We have an exciting opportunity for maternity cover within AfC. As an ASYE hub assessor, you will 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.

This is a fixed term, full time position.

Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Twickenham Training Centre, TW1 Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 12 months Business area Business Services Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £42,840 (SCP32) Salary to £46,041 (SCP35) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s 19th & 20th September Closing Date 15/09/2024 Job Reference 1718 Documents
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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

If you wish to discuss this opportunity further please contact Charli Robson on for an informal discussion.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

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:

29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An 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 . For our social work offer .

Important Information

Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.

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 for right to work guidance.

Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

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).

For more information about AfC:  Drop in and meet Regina on the first Wednesday of every month at Civic Centre, Twickenham.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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