Job Description

Job description
We are recruiting 2 newly qualified (or those due to graduate in 2026) and experienced qualified and SWE registered social workers to join us here in Sheffield's children's services. We have an exceptional ASYE offer in addition to a specific newly qualified social work training pathway.



Our ASYE offer includes one to one support from a social work consultant, support from a line manager, study days, networking sessions, master classes provided by social work experts and a phased protected low caseload during the 12 month ASYE programme.



If you haven't completed your ASYE yet and are wishing to relocate then that isn't a problem as we will pick up where you left off. Already passed your ASYE but looking for another job? No problem - we will support you so that you can progress to being a senior social worker through our fast track career pathway.



We welcome applications from those who left the children and families social work profession some time ago. If you would like to return to social work, we will help you to regain your SWE registration through a bespoke support package.



We have stable management teams with no agency workers and can offer you continuous support, guidance and reflective supervision allowing you to grow and develop through your career. If you are successful at interview, a post will be offered to you based on your experience and the needs of the service.



Sheffield is a great, diverse city located on the outskirts of the Peak District - with a wide range of cultural, social & outdoor activities, good schools, excellent transport links and affordable housing.



Employees can access our Electric Car Benefit scheme, cycle scheme, discounted bus and tram tickets, help towards the cost of childcare and cost of living help amongst a number of other pay and reward benefits.



Our last Ofsted inspection rated our children's services as

"Good" with an "Outstanding

" rating for children in care.



Further information: Dorothy.Smith@sheffield.gov.uk



We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.



It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.



Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.



Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.



If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.



Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our New job evaluation process to be introduced at Sheffield City Council | Sheffield City Council

Job details

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Job reference
REQ003934
Date posted
07/01/2026
Application closing date
21/01/2026
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Grade 7 38,220 to 41,771
Package
Permanent
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Children's Social Work