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Social Work Progression / Career Pathway
Latest Updates
July 2026 – Links to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) documents have been updated, as BASW have refreshed the framework in conjunction with various partnership organisations and people with lived experience. The latest review has preserved the best of the PCF and integrated elements that consultation respondents considered to be most important and useful, while also modernising, clarifying and developing key aspects.
Adult Social Care Services
Adult Social Care Services Structure
Principal Social Work Team
Principal Social Work Team Structure
Social Work Consultant Offer for Adult Social Care
Social Work Practice Forum Dates 2026
Manager SSW Reflective CoP’s Dates 2026
Supervision Workshop Offer 2026
ASYE Student Workshop Dates 2026
Induction Drop-In Workshop Dates 2026
Induction
Induction Checklist — Adult Social Care
Induction Programme for Leaders
Monthly Induction Drop-In Workshop Schedule 2026
Social Care Assessor and Social Work Induction Programme
Induction Programme for Students
Induction Workshop Plan for 2026
Introduction to Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice Facilitation Masterclass
Manchester Adult Social Care Practice Tools and Resources
Social Work Apprenticeship
Evidencing Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) Templates – Level 7 Apprentice Practice Portfolio (downloads in Word)
Knowledge and Skills Statements for Adults (Department of Health and Social Care, opens in gov.uk)
MMU Social Worker Degree Programme Handbook March 2025 – September 2026 (opens as a pdf)
Professional Standards (opens in Social Work England website)
MMU Mentor Guide (opens as a PDF)
Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Programme Handbook 2025 (opens as a PDF)
Social Work Integrated Degree: Details of Standard (opens as a PDF)
SWA Contrasted Placement Templates
Arrangements for SWA Contrasted Learning Template
SWA Contrasted Setting Learning Agreement Template
Contrasted Learning Reflection Template
Excess Travel Claim Authorisation Form (opens in Word)
ASYE
Key reminders for NQSW’s
- Please remember the completion of the ASYE programme and the portfolio is your responsibility and your ASYE assessor will support and guide you throughout the programme. If you have concerns at any stage of the programme then please speak to your ASYE assessor or the ASYE Lead.
- Please access the Skills for Care website if you require further information about the ASYE programme.
- Before submitting your portfolio, please read the section Key information regarding Portfolio submission and ensure you complete and submit the portfolio checklist and declaration form.
- Further news and updates will be shared via ASYE SharePoint ( ASYE Adult Social Work Group – Home).
Please note for part 5 of the ASYE programme you can complete your critical reflection either as a written or oral submission (presentation). If you decide you want to complete a presentation then please ensure you read the guidance for this titled Presentation guidance for NQSWs (see part 5). Please contact the ASYE Lead Ruqiyah Kulsoom if you want to complete a presentation. If you require further information about this, please access the Skills for Care website.
ASYE Handbook (opens as a PDF)
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) – opens in BASW website.
Knowledge and Skills Statements for Adults (Department of Health and Social Care, opens in gov.uk)
Process for Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) in Office-Based ASYE Settings
Professional Standards (opens in Social Work England website)
ASYE Portfolio Templates
Please note these templates are for NQSW’s who started their ASYE after April 2024. See Pre April 2024 ASYE templates if you starred before April 2024.
Key information regarding Portfolio submission
How to Submit your ASYE portfolio (opens as a PDF)
Portfolio Checklist and KSS Declaration – From April 2024 Onwards
April 2024 onwards – ASYE templates
Part 1: Beginning ASYE NQSW
1-Support and Assessment Agreement
NEW 1-Initial professional development meeting
NEW 1-Professional development plan 0-three months
Part 2: 0-3 Months, foundation review
2-NQSW supporting information for the first three months foundational review part 1
NEW-2 Direct observation one template
NEW-2 Feedback from other professionals template
NEW-2 Professional development plan three to six months
NEW-2 RSPA foundational review at three months
NEW-2 Verification of professional documentation viewed to date
Part 3: 3-6 Months, interim review and assessment
3-Critical reflection zero to six months
NEW-3 Direct observation two template
NEW-3 Feedback from other professionals template
NEW-3 Professional development plan six to twelve months
NEW-3-RSPA three to six months interim assessment at six months
NEW-3 Verification of professional documentation viewed to date
Part 4: 9 Months, progressive development review
4-Progressive development meeting
NEW-4 Professional development plan nine to twelve months
Part 5: 6-12 Months, final review and assessment
5-Critical reflection six to twelve months
5-Direct observation three template
5-Feedback from other professionals template
5-Professional development plan for post-ASYE
5-Verification of professional documentation viewed to date
NEW-5-NQSW supporting information for 12-months review
NEW-5-RSPA six to 12 months final review including recommendation of assessment decision
NEW-Presentation feedback sheet for observers
NEW-Presentation guidance for NQSWs
Practice Education
Practice Educators stage 1 and stage 2 assessment packs for Greater Manchester have been updated to reflect the recent changes in Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS).
Assessment Pack Stage 1 (PEPS) – Practice Educator Professional Standards (opens as a PDF)
Assessment Pack Stage 2 (PEPS)- Practice Educator Professional Standards (opens as a PDF)
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – End of First Placement – opens in BASW website
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – End of Last Placement -opens in BASW website
Introduction to Practice Education – Role of Onsite Supervisor
Knowledge and Skills Statements for Adults (Department of Health and Social Care, opens in gov.uk)
Process for the Assessment of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Practice Educator Portfolios
Practice Education Guidance for PEs and Managers
Practice Educator / Onsite Supervisor: Brief Guide to Placements
Practice Educator Training Guide
Practice Educator and Onsite Supervisor Rates
Professional Standards (opens in Social Work England website)
Travel Expenses Claim Form for Students (FV60)
Vendor Create Form – Commercial Vendors
Social Work Progression / Career Pathway
Career Progression Guidance for Level 2 Social Workers in Adult Social Care
Career Progression Guide for Social Workers in Adult Social Care
Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for Adults (Department of Health and Social Care, opens in gov.uk)
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – Fan Graphic -opens as a PDF (updated 2026)
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – Social Worker – opens in BASW website
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – Experienced Social Worker -opens in BASW website
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) – Advanced Social Worker -opens in BASW website
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)- Strategic Social Worker – opens in BASW website
Professional Standards – opens in Social Work England website
Supervision
Policy and Guidance
Supervision Guidance – Best practice guidance for Adult Social Care team leaders, managers and staff on supervision.
Supervisors Guide to Effective Supervision (Easy read)
Templates
Adult Social Care Supervision Record Template
Optional Supervision Record Template (Alternative template that can be used instead of the main ASC template)
Apprentices Supervision Record Template
ASYE Supervision Record Template
Practice Education / Student Supervision Record Template
Supervision Record Audit Template
Regular Conversation Supervision Sheet (Manchester City Council Performance and Development)
Social Work Research
Charter for Social Work in Adult Social Care (opens as a PDF)
Training
Adult Social Care Equality Diversity Inclusivity (EDI) Offer (opens in Excel)
Change Grow Live (CGL) Training Offer (opens in PowerPoint)
