As a social worker specialising in child protection, you’ll create positive change for children.
Approach Social Work
Why join Approach Social Work
Help keep children safe from harm
Earn while you train
You’ll receive a bursary in year one and a salary from year two, while you study for a fully funded master’s degree.
Gain life-changing skills
With the support of experienced social workers and your peers, you’ll learn how to work with families to protect vulnerable children.
Programme overview
Year one: preparing to practice; working with your hub in one of our partner children’s services; qualifying as a social worker.
Year two: working as a newly qualified social worker; continued teaching and support.
Year three and beyond: completing your master’s degree; ongoing support from the Frontline Fellowship.
Pay and progression
Year one: tax free bursary of £18,000 (£20,000 in London)
Year two: newly qualified social worker salary, up to £34,000
Career progression: opportunities include becoming a senior practitioner, practice educator or stepping into a leadership role.
Eligibility requirements
- 2.2 in an undergraduate honours degree
- GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above
- Right to work and study in the UK until Sep 2028
- Resident in England
- Not social work qualified
Application process
- Registration
- Application form
- Online test
- Assessment centre
- Pre-employment and programme checks
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