Overview
Approach Social Work (formerly the Frontline programme) is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. You’ll develop a deep understanding of child‑focused practice, build relationships that create real change and explore anti‑discriminatory, anti‑oppressive and anti‑racist approaches. Along the way, you’ll earn a master’s degree.
What to Expect
* Year One:
• Begin study for your postgraduate diploma
• Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators
• Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs
* Year Two and Three:
• Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs)
• Keep working towards your master’s degree
• Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career‑long support and development
Responsibilities
* Visit a child at home or school
* Support a parent through difficult circumstances
* Work with teachers, health professionals or police
* Write reports and help decide what’s safest for a child
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities.
Eligibility Requirements
* 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)
* Be able to work in the UK by the start of your employment (until September 2029)
* Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
* Not be a qualified social worker
Diversity and Inclusion
Frontline is committed to diversity and inclusion in all our work. We cannot achieve our mission without including a wide variety of voices, experiences, and perspectives. Approach Social Work draws its strength from diversity and difference through our practice hub model. We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences to the programme and are committed to advocating for the diverse communities that social workers serve.
We aim to increase the percentage of Approach participants from underrepresented groups, focusing on:
* Racialised ethnic minority groups
* Lower socio‑economic backgrounds
* Men
We also aim to support people from marginalised groups who may face barriers in the recruitment process. Over the past five years, we have increased the percentage of racialised ethnic minority participants in the cohort from 15% to 39%. We continue to implement a clear diversity strategy and set targets for offers made to people from underrepresented backgrounds.
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