Trainee Social Worker
2 days ago
Bristol
Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) 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 make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It s a career that 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. About the programme 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. 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.