Social work is a career with meaning, development and room to grow.
On this programme, you’ll gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to build a career that makes life better for children.
Social work is a career with meaning, development and room to grow.
On this programme, you’ll gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to build a career that makes life better for children.
You’ll work towards your master’s degree during our three-year training programme.
In year one you’ll receive a tax-exempt bursary while training on the job. From year two, you’ll step into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker, earning up to £34,000.
Learn on the job with guidance from tutors, experienced social workers and a peer network with career-long support from the Frontline Fellowship.
Year one
Year two and three
Year one: Receive a bursary of £18,000 (£20,000 in London) to help with living costs.
Year two: Step into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in London)
Beyond: Opportunities to progress into senior practice, leadership, education or specialist roles
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