Early Careers Pathway
We appreciate that not everyone completes their ASYE straight after qualifying. At Gloucestershire, we offer flexible, supportive pathways to help you build confidence and progress in the early stages of your career.
We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early‑career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process.
| Route | Who this is for | ASYE accredited? | What we offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 – ASYE (Standard) | Newly Qualified Social Workers who qualified within the last 2 years and have not worked in a social worker role. This includes international social workers who completed their degree in the UK. | ✅ Yes | Full, nationally accredited ASYE programme |
| Route 2 – Early Career / ASYE Equivalent | Newly Qualified Social Workers who qualified within the last 2 years and have some social work experience, or who started but did not complete an ASYE elsewhere. | ❌ No | ASYE-style programme with internal recognition |
| Route 3 – Early Career / ASYE Equivalent | Social workers who qualified up to 4 years ago and have not completed ASYE. | ❌ No | ASYE-style programme with internal recognition |
| Route 4 – International Social Workers (Outside the UK) | Social workers who qualified outside the UK and are living overseas. Applicants must have at least 2 years’ post‑qualifying experience working directly with children and families. | ❌ No | Supported pathway to practice, including support from the University of Gloucestershire |
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