Social Worker Apprentice - 3 Year Degree Mixed Term Programme

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Birmingham is offering a Social Worker Apprentice position, ideal for individuals with experience in Children and Families services. This 3-year program combines on-the-job learning with academic support, leading to a BA Hons Social Work degree. Successful candidates will have a permanent role upon graduation and will be eligible to register as a Social Worker with Social Work England.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Children and Families services.
• Evidence of suitable academic ability.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in a statutory Social Work environment.
• Complete a BA Hons Social Work degree without incurring student debt.

Skills

Motivation

Commitment to service

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C or 9-4)

Job description

Social Worker Apprentice - 3 Year Degree Mixed Term Programme, Birmingham

This apprenticeship scheme begins in January 2026 and is ideal for individuals with experience working with children and families who wish to advance their careers.

It offers a pathway to becoming a Qualified Social Worker, combining on-the-job learning with earning a salary, without incurring student debt, and culminating in a BA Hons Social Work degree.

Supported by a dedicated practice educator and academic support from Staffordshire University, apprentices will gain practical experience in a statutory Social Work environment, enriched by group learning and reflective opportunities through our Practice Academy. Successful graduates will have a permanent role on our ASYE programme.

Upon completion, you will be eligible to register as a Social Worker with Social Work England and continue your career development within our organization.

Interview Process

The selection process involves two stages: initial interviews between 11th and 19th June 2025 with Birmingham Children’s Trust, followed by a second interview at Staffordshire University in early September 2025.

Candidate Requirements

• Evidence of suitable academic ability, such as GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C or 9-4) or equivalent functional skills at Level 2. Certificates must be provided at interview.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct, varied work experience within Children and Families services, with the potential to handle the responsibilities of a qualified Social Worker.
• Motivation to learn and succeed, with a commitment to providing excellent service to children and families.

Applicants must hold Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English upon entry, or be able to demonstrate this via assessments using the BKSB system, typically conducted face-to-face at Stoke-on-Trent campus.

How to Apply

Applicants should review the Person Specification and Professional Capability Framework, demonstrating awareness of social context, self-awareness, rapport development, and the ability to acquire relevant skills and knowledge through professional training.

Further information can be found at Social Work England and the Institute for Apprenticeships websites.