Trainee Social Worker — Fully Funded Master’s + £18k Bursary

The Frontline Organisation; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach Social Work offers a fully funded master's degree in children's social work, with hands-on training and guaranteed progression. You work directly with children and families, benefiting from ongoing support through the Frontline Fellowship.

There is a tax-free bursary in year one, followed by salary growth to £30,000–£39,000 in year two and up to £44,000 in year three. The three-year programme leads to professional qualification and local authority employment upon completion.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate honours degree (2.2) or international equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and families to ensure safety, support, and thriving outcomes.
• Visit homes or schools, collaborate with teachers and health professionals.
• Advise and advocate for children while weighing risks and demonstrating empathy and resilience.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Self-awareness

Judgement

Education

Undergraduate honours degree (2.2)

Job description

Approach Social Work offers a fully funded master's degree in children's social work, with hands-on training and guaranteed progression. You work directly with children and families, benefiting from ongoing support through the Frontline Fellowship.

There is a tax-free bursary in year one, followed by salary growth to £30,000–£39,000 in year two and up to £44,000 in year three. The three-year programme leads to professional qualification and local authority employment upon completion.