Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is a 12-month, employer led and employment-based programme of support and assessment for newly qualified social workers.

At Polaris, we pledge that everyone who completes their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) with us receives a quality offer that includes peer support groups, protected time, limited caseloads and well-being support. Many of our successful ASYEs go on to permanent employment within the Polaris Community.

“It was very positive having the support off the agency as an ASYE student and knowing that you could always talk to someone if needed.”

Real life example: After completing her final placement with FCA, Katie Edgar was offered a Supervising Social Worker role. Within 3 years, Katie had worked her way up to Fostering Service Manager.