Aspiring Children's Social Worker — Fully Funded

Frontline; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded master’s degree in social

Bursary £18,000–£20,000

Guaranteed NQSW employment

Frontline Fellowship

Job summary

Approach Social Work, delivered by Frontline, offers a funded three-year route to become a children’s social worker. You’ll study, train on placement and earn a tax-free bursary of £18,000–£20,000 in year one to cover living and travel costs.

After completion of year one you’re guaranteed employment as a newly qualified social worker within the local authority. You’ll progress to year two with expected earnings of £30,000–£39,000 and up to £44,000 in year three, while continuing to study and

Qualifications

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
• Have GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent)
• Possess the right to work and study in the UK for the duration of the programme
• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
• Not be a qualified social worker

Responsibilities

• Make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive in their homes and communities
• Work with children, families, schools and professionals to apply best practices
• Advocate for children and use evidence to weigh risks and influence decisions

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Self-awareness

Good judgement

Education

2.2 degree (undergraduate)

Job description

Approach Social Work, delivered by Frontline, offers a funded three-year route to become a children’s social worker. You’ll study, train on placement and earn a tax-free bursary of £18,000–£20,000 in year one to cover living and travel costs.

After completion of year one you’re guaranteed employment as a newly qualified social worker within the local authority. You’ll progress to year two with expected earnings of £30,000–£39,000 and up to £44,000 in year three, while continuing to study and