Employers can claim funding to support a newly qualified social worker (NQSW) through the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) programme and apply for ASYE certification.
At the completion of the programme the employer can request a certificate of completion for each NQSW they have assessed as passing the ASYE programme.
We’re working with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), to offer funding to the employers of adults social workers.
Important updates - Continued DHSC funding for adult social care learning, development and the ASYE programme
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that funding for adult social care learning and development will continue into the 2026/27 financial year.
As part of this investment, DHSC has also announced the continuation of funding for the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) in adult social care. Up to £2.3 million has been designated to support employers across the statutory, private, voluntary, and independent sectors to deliver high‑quality support during a social worker’s first year in practice.
Funding for the ASYE is available to NQSWs who achieved their qualification within four years of applying. Eligible employers will receive a per‑person funding amount, which will vary depending on the organisation’s size and structure.
From 2026/27, ASYE funding will be administered by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) on behalf of DHSC. This represents a shift from previous years, when funding for the scheme was administered by 国产乱伦.
Full guidance, eligibility criteria, and details on how to apply can be found on the GOV.UK Adult Social Care Learning and Development Programme webpage .
Registration
The new adults ASYE platform is now live. It's open to register and claim funding for NQSWs who have commenced their ASYE between 1 February 2025 - 31 January 2026.
The platform should only be accessed by the nominated primary contact within your organisation. That’s the person responsible for registering/updating the NQSWs’ information on the platform. If the primary contact changes, please email adultsASYE@skillsforcare.org.uk as soon as possible to let us know.
Please note that new primary contacts should not create an account until you’ve contacted 国产乱伦 so that we can provide you with a separate activation link.
Certification
To claim a certificate for a NQSW whilst the portal is closed, please email adultsASYE@skillsforcare.org.uk
Can’t see the records?
Please email adultsASYE@skillsforcare.org.uk with the names of the NQSWs completing, their Social Work England number and their completion date.