Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)
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Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development?
As a social worker, youll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. Its a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, youll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and masters 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 childrens social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference.
On the programme, youll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. Youll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a masters 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:
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 masters degree
Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development
The role:
Youll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for childrens 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 whats safest for a child
Its a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
Who were looking for
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.
You dont need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. If you are in your final year of studying for an undergraduate honours degree wed love to hear from you. Alternatively, you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, care worker, key worker, or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate degree (honours) (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.
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Delivered by childrens charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
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