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"The support from my managers and my team as a whole is incomparable. As a new ASYE, it felt daunting. However, the support I got from my team gave me confidence that I could do the job. I was given complex learning opportunities that positively impacted my growth and experience. I am confident the new ASYES that join will thoroughly enjoy working at Tameside as the support is unmatched."   

Karima, ASYE Social Worker

Your assessed and supported year: all the support, knowledge and experience you need to become an autonomous, confident and skilled professional social worker.

The opportunities:  unique benefits, including highest NQSW salary in Greater Manchester, salary sacrifice schemes for savings and transport and a three-year plan for your development and progression

The place: excellent schools and colleges, great public transport connections across the region and affordable housing in a range of urban and rural location

  • I am a newly qualified social workerYou will have a managed caseload, starting with between 6-8 cases and growing as your confidence, skills and experience develop
  • You will have a dedicated Advanced Practice Lead to support you through your first year and beyond – our offer spans over your first 3 years of practice.  
  • You will have dedicated training in our approach to restorative practice, our 5cs practice model and being “brilliant at the basics”. 
  • You will receive wellbeing and reflective supervision as well as case supervision.   This will take place regularly with your Advanced Practice Lead.
  • Take a look at the ASYE handbook  
Email us at socialworkacademy@tameside.gov.uk for more information
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