Managing ASYE (Newly Qualified Social Workers

Overview

This course is designed for those who manage, coordinate, supervise or assess Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. The session explores the purpose of ASYE as a structured programme of support, development and assessment, and considers how managers can create the conditions for confident, reflective and safe early career practice. Participants will consider the balance between support and assessment, the importance of regular supervision, protected development time, workload management and evidence of progressive development. The course also looks at common challenges in managing ASYE, including delayed progress, unclear evidence, assessor confidence, organisational consistency and quality assurance

Who is Managing ASYE (Newly Qualified Social Workers aimed at?

Team managers, ASYE coordinators, assessors, supervisors, workforce development leads and senior practitioners responsible for supporting or overseeing newly qualified social workers.

Course Length

Half day or one day, depending on whether the session includes local ASYE documentation, case examples or moderation activity

Learning Outcomes

On conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

•    Understand the purpose, structure and expectations of ASYE as a supported development programme.
•    Clarify the roles and responsibilities of managers, supervisors, assessors and ASYE coordinators.
•    Promote effective supervision, reflective learning and protected development time.
•    Support fair, evidence-informed assessment of progressive professional capability.
•    Identify early concerns and plan proportionate support, challenge and quality assurance.