Youth Justice Newly Qualified Social Worker
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,314 to £37,035 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Fixed Term (One Year) - 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service - Flexible Worker |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 July 2025 |
| Location: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SCHA0831 |
Summary
We are seeking a newly qualified social worker to join North Somerset’s Youth Justice (YJPS) and Prevention Service which is a successful partnership between key partners including North Somerset Council, Police, Health Integrated Care Board and Education partners. We aim improve outcomes and wellbeing for children and victims of crime in North Somerset by embedding a child first and identity focused approach to practice across the Partnership. We see collaboration and participation with children, families and victims as central to our approach to achieving the overarching aim to improve the lives of children, victims and communities in North Somerset.
As part of this role you will also join our Social Care Academy. In our Academy, you will undertake your assessed and supported year in employment in a supported and scaffolded learning environment, and develop the skills you need to join a social work team when you are ready.
You will have a development plan will be individualised to your unique learning needs. You will be supported by the Academy manager, and a dedicated Practice Teacher to support your ASYE, as well as the support from the Youth Justice Team manager.
In the Academy, we will equip you with a working knowledge of our “Building Connection” practice approach, based on relational, restorative, trauma-informed practice. We will offer you regular learning & development sessions on key areas of practice, an experienced buddy in your destination team to shadow and support you, and lots of opportunities to spend time with all our teams, to understand all stages of a child’s journey through support and intervention.
If you are committed to relationship-based, family led practice, and would like to undertake your first year of practice in a supportive, reflective learning environment, we’d love to hear from you!
We will be holding our NQSW Assessment Day on Thursday 10th July , at the Town Hall in Weston-Super-Mare, so keep this date free! If you are shortlisted for our Assessment Day, we will contact you on Thursday 9th July to let you know.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or an alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment, so you can work flexibly, at home and in the office. Please note that during the induction period, we’ will expect you to spend more time in the office to get to know your colleagues, and support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style.
As this role falls into the category of Flexible Worker, this means you can expect to work in the following way:
2-3 days in the office.
Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
You will be expected in the office for team meetings, supervision, and reflective learning sessions.
Training is available to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
Essential Criteria:
Social Work Qualification, or pending completion of qualification.
Registration with Social Work England, or eligible for registration after graduating
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Be able to create effective working relationships with families and professionals
Commitment to relational, trauma-informed practice.
Desirable Criteria:
Have had a social work placement in a statutory setting
Have had experience of working in Youth Justice
Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
What We Offer
Our Social Work Academy provides robust support and training in your first year as a Social Worker. Our Academy model has been recognised by Skills for Care and supports Social Workers through a Secure Base Model, to ensure that practitioners are psychologically safe and as such, can ask questions, make mistakes, learn, and thrive, and achieve their fullest potential as relational, trauma-informed social workers. You will start your year within the Academy, linked to your ‘destination team’, and you will gradually increase your time in this team, in line with your skills, knowledge and confidence.
In addition, at North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days’ annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For further information about the role, please contact Laura Dixey, Youth Justice Team Manager at laura.dixey@n-somerset.gov.uk or Melanie Holt, Practice Development Lead at melanie.holt@n-somerset.gov.uk.
As part of this role you will also join our Social Care Academy. In our Academy, you will undertake your assessed and supported year in employment in a supported and scaffolded learning environment, and develop the skills you need to join a social work team when you are ready.
You will have a development plan will be individualised to your unique learning needs. You will be supported by the Academy manager, and a dedicated Practice Teacher to support your ASYE, as well as the support from the Youth Justice Team manager.
In the Academy, we will equip you with a working knowledge of our “Building Connection” practice approach, based on relational, restorative, trauma-informed practice. We will offer you regular learning & development sessions on key areas of practice, an experienced buddy in your destination team to shadow and support you, and lots of opportunities to spend time with all our teams, to understand all stages of a child’s journey through support and intervention.
If you are committed to relationship-based, family led practice, and would like to undertake your first year of practice in a supportive, reflective learning environment, we’d love to hear from you!
We will be holding our NQSW Assessment Day on Thursday 10th July , at the Town Hall in Weston-Super-Mare, so keep this date free! If you are shortlisted for our Assessment Day, we will contact you on Thursday 9th July to let you know.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or an alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment, so you can work flexibly, at home and in the office. Please note that during the induction period, we’ will expect you to spend more time in the office to get to know your colleagues, and support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style.
As this role falls into the category of Flexible Worker, this means you can expect to work in the following way:
2-3 days in the office.
Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
You will be expected in the office for team meetings, supervision, and reflective learning sessions.
Training is available to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
Essential Criteria:
Social Work Qualification, or pending completion of qualification.
Registration with Social Work England, or eligible for registration after graduating
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Be able to create effective working relationships with families and professionals
Commitment to relational, trauma-informed practice.
Desirable Criteria:
Have had a social work placement in a statutory setting
Have had experience of working in Youth Justice
Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
What We Offer
Our Social Work Academy provides robust support and training in your first year as a Social Worker. Our Academy model has been recognised by Skills for Care and supports Social Workers through a Secure Base Model, to ensure that practitioners are psychologically safe and as such, can ask questions, make mistakes, learn, and thrive, and achieve their fullest potential as relational, trauma-informed social workers. You will start your year within the Academy, linked to your ‘destination team’, and you will gradually increase your time in this team, in line with your skills, knowledge and confidence.
In addition, at North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days’ annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
How to Apply
If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For further information about the role, please contact Laura Dixey, Youth Justice Team Manager at laura.dixey@n-somerset.gov.uk or Melanie Holt, Practice Development Lead at melanie.holt@n-somerset.gov.uk.
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