Learning Academy
An update for newly qualified social workers
The Learning Academy at Tower Hamlets are delighted to invite you to Taking Steps to Success, our annual ASYE recruitment event.
We have spent the past 6 years working out how best to support newly qualified social workers with great results. There really has never been a better time or place to start your social work career than with us.
As one of the Early Adopters of the Early Career Framework Tower Hamlets is one of the local authorities leading the way in shaping the way Social Workers are supported in the beginning of their careers.
We particularly welcome applications from NQSWs from Global majority backgrounds and with lived experience of Social Work. Building relationships is a the core of everything we do, so we would love to hear from you if you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to be part of an inclusive organisation that values diversity and empowers individuals from all cultures and backgrounds.
We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and enriches our ability to serve our community. Apply now and contribute to creating positive change together.
ASYE applications and interviews
The 2024 recruitment of ASYEs has now concluded and will reopen in May 2025.
Salary for Newly qualified Social Workers/ASYE
Our starting salary for ASYE is £42,855 plus zone 2-3 travel card.
This will go up to £44,862 once you complete your ASYE. You also have opportunities to go further up the salary grading once you complete post qualifying courses after completing your ASYE.
5 year Steps to Success programme
The Learning Academy has developed an innovative 5 year Steps to Success programme which offers a wrap around support package for social workers in their first 5 years of practice.
This has enhanced the experience social workers have during their ASYE, as well as ensuring the right support continues to be in place afterwards to enable you to develop and build your career here in Tower Hamlets.
This is having an excellent impact on our staff retention as well as the overall quality of social work practice.
The Academy is designed to be with you throughout every step of your career, supporting and empowering you through our commitment to 5 basic principles:
- Relationships at the heart of practice
- Enabling practice excellence
- Investing in new social workers
- Creating a culture of innovation
- Ensuring quality of practice
Find out what the Learning Academy can do for you: