Overview
Are you passionate about helping people live safer, more fulfilling lives? Do you want to become a qualified social worker while earning a salary and developing your skills in a supportive team?
Requirements
* 120 UCAS points (or equivalent)
* GCSE English & Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
* Experience in an Adult Social Care setting – paid or voluntary
If you're committed, compassionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you.
About the Apprenticeship
Sunderland City Council, in partnership with the University of Sunderland, is delighted to offer an exciting three-year, fully funded Social Work Degree Apprenticeship. This is your chance to gain a recognised professional qualification while working within a dynamic, forward-thinking Adult Social Care service that has been rated 'Good' by CQC.
* A fully funded Social Work Degree Apprenticeship working with Adults
* A paid role in a vibrant Adult Social Care team throughout your studies
* A strong learning culture with ongoing support, supervision and development.
Why Join Us?
As an apprentice with Sunderland City Council, Adult Services, you'll enjoy a generous range of benefits, including:
* Regionally competitive salary
* Generous annual leave allowance + bank holidays
* Employee Wellness and Cycle to Work schemes
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Access to modern spaces, including the state-of-the-art City Hall
* A supportive team culture that prioritises learning, wellbeing and professional growth
* Regular supervision and appraisal, with clear pathways for your future career
* Essential Car User Allowance (where applicable)
Get a feel for how we work: Watch our video: Sunderland Council - That's the way we do things
Commitment & Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues to share this responsibility. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and actively welcome applications from people of the Global Majority and those who are under‑represented in the social work profession.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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