Trainee Social Worker: Fully Funded Master’s + Path to £44k

The Frontline Organisation; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded master's degree

Job summary

Approach Social Work, York, offers a fully funded three-year training to become a children's social worker. You’ll study for a master’s degree while gaining hands-on experience with children and families.

No prior social work experience is required; you’ll earn a tax-free bursary (£18,000–£20,000) in year 1, with guaranteed employment on completion and salaries rising to £44,000 by year 3, plus Frontline Fellowship support.

Qualifications

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2030)
• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
• Not be a qualified social worker

Responsibilities

• You'll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive.
• Draw on evidence, weigh up risks, influence decisions and advocate for children, all while showing empathy, resilience and self-awareness.

Skills

empathy

resilience

self-awareness

strong judgement

Education

2:2 undergraduate honours degree

GCSE English Language Grade C/4 or above

Job description

Approach Social Work, York, offers a fully funded three-year training to become a children's social worker. You’ll study for a master’s degree while gaining hands-on experience with children and families.

No prior social work experience is required; you’ll earn a tax-free bursary (£18,000–£20,000) in year 1, with guaranteed employment on completion and salaries rising to £44,000 by year 3, plus Frontline Fellowship support.