Trainee social worker

Job Description

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)


Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development?

As a social worker, you ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.

About the programme

Approach Social Work 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.

On the programme, you ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a master s degree along the way.

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: