Are you interested in starting a career as a Social Worker? Dedicated to making a difference? and have a passion for improving the lives of Adults in Devon?
If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you! We are looking for two enthusiastic individuals to join us as Social Work Apprentices within our Peripatetic Team at Devon County Council, starting in October 2024.
This is a dynamic team that works across a variety of Adult Social Care Services and therefore you will have the opportunity to access a wide range of learning opportunities within the programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve a degree in Social Work whilst gaining ‘on the job’ experience to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a qualified Social Worker.
We are looking for applicants who:
1. Are able to evidence suitable academic ability GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C or 9-4) or equivalent. Please note, to enrol onto the programme you must provide certificates to evidence these qualifications at interview stage.
2. Have direct and varied work experience with adults with care and support needs, who have the potential to take on the challenges and responsibility of a qualified Social Worker.
3. Are keen to learn and motivated to succeed.
4. Are willing to provide excellent service to the people of Devon.
This Apprenticeship is offered on a Fixed Term basis for years.
After successful completion of the Apprenticeship you will gain a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work (England) which will enable you to apply for registration as a Social Worker with the regulatory body Social Work England. After which you will be supported to apply for progression to a Newly Qualified Social Worker role.
The apprenticeship course is run by the Open University, please see link below to a video which gives you an overview of the programme to enable you to make an informed decision on whether this is the right programme for you.
Briefing Session
We will also be holding a briefing session in collaboration with the Open University which we encourage you to attend. This session will give you further information on the programme and also enable you to ask any questions you may have.
The session will be held via Microsoft Teams on the following date:
5. 3rd May 2024 – 11:00am – 1:00pm
If you would like to book onto this session, please follow the link below:
Please also see the FAQ’s attached to this advert which may be useful.
Please also refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of this role.
If you have the ambition, drive and qualities we are looking for, then please apply for our Social Work Apprenticeship Programme today!
How to apply
To apply for the Social Work Apprentice position, please click on the 'Apply Now’ button and complete your application today!
Consider both the Person Specification and Professional Capability Framework which requires prospective candidates to demonstrate awareness of social context for social work practice, awareness of self, ability to develop rapport and potential to develop relevant knowledge, skills and values through professional training.