Guidance

Adults assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers: a guide for employers

Guidance outlining the criteria and process for accessing funding for the assessed and supported year in employment in adult social care.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 16 March 2026

Applies to England

Documents

Adults assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers: a guide for employers

HTML

Details

Eligible employers of newly qualified social workers delivering adults’ social work in England can claim funding for the assessed and supported year in employment. 

This guidance covers:

• the eligibility criteria for being able to make claims through the scheme
• how the funding can be used
• evidence requirements for making claims

Published 16 March 2026