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Trainee Social Worker

The Frontline Organisation

Trainee Social Worker

£34500

The Frontline Organisation, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6d9ca569f4494c579ecc7f989ceb0d45

Full Job Description

  • Start with five weeks of intense online study, including five in-person sessions, led by experts in social work theory.

  • Begin your 12-month placement in a local council social work team, where you'll work closely with fellow trainees and an experienced social worker. You'll gradually take on more responsibility in supporting children and families.

  • Qualify as a social worker by the end of your first year.


    • Year 2:

  • Manage your own caseload, building on your skills and confidence.

  • Engage in ongoing study to further develop your professional abilities.

  • Receive continued support from Frontline tutors, your employer and fellow trainees.


    • Year 3:

    Conduct a research project and complete the academic credits needed for your fully-funded social work master's degree.

    Receive leadership coaching to enhance your professional capabilities.

  • 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 2028)

  • Be resident in England by the time the programme commences

  • Not be a qualified social worker


    • Accepted degree subjects

  • CompanyThe Frontline Organisation

  • Salary£32,001-£34,500, At Frontline - England's largest social work charity - everything we do aims to make life better for children who need a social worker, to help keep them safe from harm and to give them every possible chance to fulfil their potential.


    • Each year, our nation's social workers support hundreds of thousands of children who do not have a safe and stable home. They make a real difference to their lives and to those of their families. Our mission is to create social change for children and families, by developing excellent social work practice, leadership and innovation

    Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) is a three-year master's programme, building a new, diverse generation of social workers. Designed and delivered by social work charity Frontline, we teach social work differently. By blending learning and practice, what you discover in theory is eased into real-life settings, supervised by a social worker. Gaining your postgraduate diploma within 12 months, will be the first step in your life-changing career.

    You'll learn how to connect with children, young people, parents and carers. How to gain all important trust, so a family opens their door to you again. You'll gain the technical knowledge and build on your relational skills. We'll give you the time and support to develop your approach, with confidence.

    You earn while you learn, and once you gain your qualification you'll step right into a job. And through our Frontline Fellowship, you'll join a network of peers intent on transforming social work practice in England.

    Be part of something bigger. Join the next generation of social workers.

    What's in it for you?

  • Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 from year two.

  • Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master's degree.

  • Get high-quality training and supervision from experienced social workers, academics and coaches in a rich, supportive environment.

  • Become part of the Frontline Fellowship and receive ongoing support and training throughout your career.