Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) Programme 2026/27

Applications are now open for the  Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) Programme in Adult Social Care in Newham.

Newham offers excellent opportunities for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to become excellent practitioners. We are one of the UK’s most diverse local authorities with vibrant communities of many nationalities, ethnicities, languages, faiths, and customs. We are looking for dedicated and ambitious social workers who are keen to make a difference. 

We view the ASYE as an investment in the service we provide to our community. The Newham ASYE programme is a comprehensive introduction to the profession for NQSWs, with monthly dedicated training, on-the-job targeted learning, and reflective space. Participants will be supported by their line-manager and dedicated ASYE assessor, as well as the Workforce and Practice Development Team. Our emphasis is on learning and reflection so that NQSWs finish their ASYE with us, having gained a wealth of experience and feeling confident in their role and their identity as a social worker. 

In Newham, the ASYE marks the beginning of a structured career progression pathway, offering clear routes into management and opportunities to further develop professional practice. This includes the option to train as a Practice Educator, supporting and developing the next generation of social workers. We also offer a comprehensive training and development programme aligned to our ambitious and well-supported career pathway.

For more information about careers in Newham Adult Social Care please see the information here

• You must be eligible to undertake the ASYE under the national criteria:
  • You must have been awarded an eligible social work qualification in 2025 or anticipating an award in 2026.
  • You will need to be registered with Social Work England prior to your start date of August 2026.
  • You must be able to legally work in the UK for at least the 12 months following the start of the programme – we are not able to assist with sponsorship or visas.

• You need to complete a written Supporting Statement which must be submitted with your CV through our online recruitment portal (apply via LBN website). 
• You also need to download and complete the ASYE Application Form please open link here

• Due to high demand and a rigorous schedule we will not be able to consider applications submitted beyond this date.

Shortlisting will be based on candidates having met the criteria evidenced by their CV, candidates’ written supporting statement and the application form. Applications without the three documents uploaded will not be considered.

For questions relating to your application/recruitment, or questions about the ASYE Programme itself, please contact Adults.ServicesTraining@newham.gov.uk  

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We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.