You have now successfully graduated as a newly qualified Social Worker – what next?

All registered social workers are required to develop and maintain their knowledge and skills to practise competently and safely. This begins with the Assessed Year in Employment (AYE) followed by Professional in Practice – a framework through which social workers can undertake professional awards and gain professional Requirements for a broad range of learning and development which can be gained through taught or self-directed study.

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How does AYE support Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs)?

The AYE is designed to ensure that newly qualified social workers have made the transition from student to employee and have demonstrated sustained, continuous and effective competence in the workplace.

As a newly qualified social worker you will receive extra support to develop your skills, knowledge and competence through the ‘Assessed Year in Employment’. This ensures you have made the transition from student to employee and are competent to practise in the workplace.

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I have been called for AYE Audit – What does this mean?

As the regulator for setting and maintaining standards, the Social Care Council is required to perform an annual audit of registrants completing the Assessed Year in Employment (AYE). Your Assessed Year in Employment (AYE) will either be almost complete or completed when you are called for audit. You will need to complete and submit an Audit Submission Form.

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More Information and Guidance

See Associated Resources to access key guidance documents and forms.

Click on the tile below to access the AYE digital guide to learn more about what to expect during the AYE and the AYE audit.