Career events
Approach Social Work: 2026 launch event
Join us as we celebrate the opening of applications for our 2026 cohort of Approach Social Work. At the event you will learn how the programme is structured, how our selection process works and have the opportunity put your questions to the team.
This event was recorded 29th September 2025.
Social work stories
Do you want to find out more about the day-to-day role of a social worker?
This event is an opportunity to hear directly from social workers about their experiences and gain a deeper insight into the impact you could have in the lives of children at risk of harm.
This event was recorded 7 October 2025.
Recruitment team Q&A
Join the recruitment team to learn about Approach Social Work, the application process, the assessment centre and the programme itself. The team will share their best tips to help you stand out in your application.
At the event you will:
- ask questions directly to the recruitment team
- find out how to make your application as strong as possible
- learn what to expect from our selection process
15 October 6pm – 7:30pm
Black History Month: celebrating the impact of Black social workers
Join us as we celebrate the impact Black social workers have made in the lives of children and young people. At the event you will:
- hear from Black social workers about their experiences and the difference they make in children’s lives
- explore why representation matters in the profession at every level – from student to senior leader
- discover the support available to racialised minority participants on Approach Social Work
At Frontline we are committed to diversity and inclusion in all our work. We know we cannot achieve our mission as a charity without including a wide variety of voices, experiences and backgrounds. It is important for children and young people to see themselves reflected in the professionals who play such an influential role in their lives, and for this diversity of representation to be reflected at all levels of the profession.
28 October 6pm – 7:30pm
South Asian representation in social work
Join us for a panel event where we will celebrate the value of South Asian social workers and the difference they can make within the sector. At the event you will:
- hear from South Asian social workers about their journeys into the profession
- discuss why representation matters across every stage of a social work career
- find out about the support available to racialised minority participants on Approach Social Work
At Frontline we are committed to diversity and inclusion in all our work. We know we cannot achieve our mission as a charity without including a wide variety of voices, experiences and backgrounds. It is important for children and young people to see themselves reflected in the professionals who play such an influential role in their lives, and for this diversity of representation to be reflected at all levels of the profession.
4 November 6pm – 7:30pm