Trainee Social Worker
Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)
Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development?
At Frontline England’s largest social work charity everything we do aims to make life better for children who need a social worker, to help keep them safe from harm and to give them every possible chance to fulfil their potential.
Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps 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 and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a master’s degree along the way.
Social work offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
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 childIt’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti- oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
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 developmentWho 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.
What you need;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 (orapproved equivalentqualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) To be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social workerBe part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.
Get qualified. Get hired. Make a difference. Apply Now!
Our reference: SEFL29Vacancy: Trainee Social WorkerLocation: SittingbourneSalary: £18,000 to £34,000 when qualified Hours: Full time
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