I want a career in children's social care
"The people make this place special - everyone is always ready to support you and help you out. There are also lots of opportunities for training and career progression. I started as a newly qualified Social Worker here in Tameside and have since been appointed the role of Senior Practitioner, which is great." Nicola, Senior Practitioner
Make a difference: play a key role in improving the lives of children and families in Tameside Build a career: our Social Work Academy provides a range of support, training, qualification and progression routes Change direction: use your existing experience and qualifications to step into social work |
Step up programme | Step up to Social Work, which is an intensive, 14-month, full-time programme for trainee social workers, which is funded by the Department for Education. Trainees work in a local authority, gaining hands-on practitioner experience and academic learning. Successful trainees are awarded a postgraduate diploma in social work once they complete the programme, allowing them to register and practice as a social worker. Click this link for more information. |
Approach Social work Programme | The Approach Social Work programme is run by Frontline, England’s largest social work charity. Over three years on Approach Social Work you will work directly with children and families, qualify as a social worker and study for a master’s degree. You’ll receive a bursary in year one and a salary from year two, while you study for a fully funded master’s degree.
For more information click “Why join the programme” |
Self-funded routes & funding sources | Social workers must have a degree in social work (BA), or master’s degree in social work. A master’s degree is a two-year-long postgraduate course for those with a degree in a different subject. Some universities offer part-time studying. Experience is an important part of social work qualifications. A work placement forms half of social work courses with academic learning focusing on legislation, ethics and theory. You’ll need some experience of social work or social care when applying to study. This can be paid, voluntary or placement work, or even life experience. For more information, click this link. |