Overview
Trainee Social Worker (Work/Study Training Programme)
Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme designed to help 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, build relationships that create real change, and earn a master’s degree along the way.
The Programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that supports you from day one and provides the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed in children’s social work.
You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and work toward earning 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
The Role
You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:
* Visiting a child at home or school
* Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances
* Working with teachers, health professionals or police
* Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child
It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
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)
* Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
* Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
* Not be a qualified social worker
Real Support. Real Skills. A Career That Matters.
Apply now. Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
Note: This page includes information about the Trainee Social Worker role and the surrounding programme details. Some content originally appeared as multiple listings or postings but has been consolidated for clarity.
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