Overview
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Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) offers a fully funded training pathway into children’s social work with day‑one support, the skills and experience needed to succeed, and ultimately a master’s degree.
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 ensure children are safe, supported and able to thrive, with opportunities for stability and progression.
On this programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child‑focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change, while exploring anti‑discriminatory, anti‑oppressive and anti‑racist approaches.
The programme is delivered by Frontline, a children’s charity, and is designed to prepare you for a career as a social worker with ongoing support and development.
The Programme
* Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with training, tools and support.
* You’ll gain a master’s degree along the way and learn to build relationships that create real change.
* Expect anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and anti‑discriminatory practice as a core part of the training.
What To Expect
* Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma; work with children and families within a local authority; bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to support 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); continue working towards your master’s degree; join the Frontline Fellowship for 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. Typical activities include:
* 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 requires empathy, resilience and strong judgment, rooted in anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and anti‑discriminatory practice.
Who We’re 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. No specific social work experience is required—just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. If you are in your final year of an undergraduate honours degree, we’d love to hear from you. You may also have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in related roles such as 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 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.
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