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Trainee Social Worker (Social Work Training Programme)

Employer
Frontline
Location
West Midlands Region
Salary
Up to £34,000 from year two
Closing date
30 Nov 2024

Job Details

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) is a three-year master’s programme, building a new, diverse generation of social workers. Designed and delivered by social work charity Frontline, we teach social work differently. By blending learning and practice, what you discover in theory is eased into real-life settings, supervised by a social worker. Gaining your postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in your life-changing career.

You’ll learn how to connect with children, young people, parents and carers. How to gain all important trust, so a family opens their door to you again. You’ll gain the technical knowledge and build on your relational skills. We’ll give you the time and support to develop your approach, with confidence. 
You earn while you learn, and once you gain your qualification you’ll step right into a job. And through our Frontline Fellowship, you’ll join a network of peers intent on transforming social work practice in England.

Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.

Locations: Coventry, Derbyshire, Leicester city, Luton, Northamptonshire, Nottingham city, Nottinghamshire, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton and Worcestershire.

What’s in it for you?

  • Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 from year two. 
  • Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master's degree. 
  • Get high-quality training and supervision from experienced social workers, academics and coaches in a rich, supportive environment. 
  • Become part of the Frontline Fellowship and receive ongoing support and training throughout your career.

What to expect as a trainee social worker
Year 1:

  • Start with five weeks of intense online study, including five in-person sessions, led by experts in social work theory.
  • Begin your 12-month placement in a local council social work team, where you'll work closely with fellow trainees and an experienced social worker. You'll gradually take on more responsibility in supporting children and families.
  • Qualify as a social worker by the end of your first year.
  • Participants will be students and receive a £18,000 - £20,000 tax free and national insurance exempt bursary.

Year 2:

  • Manage your own caseload, building on your skills and confidence.
  • Engage in ongoing study to further develop your professional abilities.
  • Receive continued support from Frontline tutors, your employer and fellow trainees.
  • You are a fully qualified Social Worker, and earn on average £34,000 per year (dependent on location) 

Year 3:

  • Conduct a research project and complete the academic credits needed for your fully-funded social work master's degree.
  • Receive leadership coaching to enhance your professional capabilities.

Who we’re looking for 
We are looking for your potential to become an outstanding children’s social worker and leader, empowering families to achieve positive change. No specific experience is required to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and a commitment to advocating for the communities’ social workers serve. We're dedicated to fostering diversity in our programme and supporting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

You will also meet the following criteria: 

  • 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 2028) 
  • Be resident in England by the time the programme commences 
  • Not be a qualified social worker

Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.
Apply now. 

Closing date: 30th November at midday

Frontline Advert - Sept 2024

Company

At Frontline – England’s largest social work charity – everything we do aims to make life better for children who need a social worker, to help keep them safe from harm and to give them every possible chance to fulfil their potential.

Each year, our nation’s social workers support hundreds of thousands of children who do not have a safe and stable home. They make a real difference to their lives and to those of their families. Our mission is to create social change for children and families, by developing excellent social work practice, leadership and innovation.

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) is a three-year, fully-funded master’s programme, building a new, diverse generation of social workers. By blending learning and practice, what you discover in theory is eased into real-life settings supervised by a social worker. Gaining your postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in your life-changing career. Meaning you can earn while you learn, then open the door to a job that makes a difference.

We also offer insight events and paid internships, to help you build the knowledge and skills to thrive in a social change career.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0208 187 0399
Location
41 Coram Campus
41 Brunswick Square
London
WC1N 1AZ
United Kingdom

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