Aspiring Children's Social Worker — Fully Funded Masters

Frontline; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded master’s degree

Tax-free bursary (£18k–£20k)

Guaranteed newly qualified role

Salary growth to £44k (year 3)

Job summary

Approach Social Work is a Frontline programme that trains people from diverse backgrounds to become children’s social workers. It combines study with hands-on practice over three years, with a tax-free £18,000–£20,000 bursary in year one and a guaranteed newly qualified role on completion.

Salary progression ranges from £30,000–£39,000 in year two to £44,000 in year three, with ongoing support through the Frontline Fellowship after the programme ends.

Qualifications

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
• GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
• 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

• Work directly with children and families to ensure safety and wellbeing
• Draw on evidence, weigh up risks and influence decisions
• Advocate for children and support families through challenging circumstances
• Contribute to shaping the future of social work practice

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Self-awareness

Judgement

Education

2.2 undergraduate degree

GCSE English (Grade C/4+)

Right to work in UK

Resident in England

Not a qualified social worker

Job description

Approach Social Work is a Frontline programme that trains people from diverse backgrounds to become children’s social workers. It combines study with hands-on practice over three years, with a tax-free £18,000–£20,000 bursary in year one and a guaranteed newly qualified role on completion.

Salary progression ranges from £30,000–£39,000 in year two to £44,000 in year three, with ongoing support through the Frontline Fellowship after the programme ends.