Luton (On-Site)
Permanent
No DBS check required
GBP 21,995.00
About Step Up to Social Work
Social work is both a challenging and rewarding career through which you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families. You will need to build relationships with families facing difficult times, show a lot of patience and be a good listener. You will also need good observational skills, analytical thinking and sound judgement to make the right decisions and protect children. Social work regularly tests resilience, stamina, and resolve - all of which you will need to succeed. Social work can be life changing for those you support.
The Step Up to Social Work programme is a unique opportunity to receive support while you are training to start a new career in social work. On this 14-month training programme, you will receive hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role through placements in a local authority whilst undertaking your qualification. Once you've successfully completed the course, you'll be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work enabling you to apply to register and practice as a social worker.
The Department for Education covers the cost of your university tuition on the programme and provides a tax-free bursary of £21,995 paid over the duration of the programme to support you during your training.
Eligibility
To apply to the programme, you'll need to have a minimum of:
• a 2:2 degree qualification (level 6) or predicted 2:2 degree qualification
• 6 months' full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families, carers or vulnerable adults
• GCSEs in English or English language at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent)
Applications
Applications for the programme will open on 17 February 2025, with assessment centres scheduled for the first week in July, and a January 2026 programme start date.
Please do not apply on this website, please submit your application directly to: https://susw.eu-careers.pocketrecruiter.com/welcome
Applications close on 25th March 2025.
Central Eastern Regional Partnership (CERP)
We are made up of Hertfordshire County Council, Luton Borough Council and Bedford Borough Council. We all work very closely with the University of Bedfordshire to offer a unique and broad way of learning. We are excited to welcome a diverse range of applications, and look forward to supporting you through your Social Work journey.
For more information about CERP and the Step Up to Social Work Programme, please visit our intranet page Step Up to Social Work - Central Eastern Regional Partnership - HCC (hertfordshire.gov.uk) , or email us SUSW@hertfordshire.gov.uk or check out Step up to social work - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
You can also book onto an information session:
The Step Up to Social Work Programme in Herts, Luton and Beds: Q&A Tickets, Wed 26 Feb 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
The Step Up to Social Work Programme in Herts, Luton and Beds: Q&A Tickets, Fri 21 Mar 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite
We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey into Social Work!
Social work is both a challenging and rewarding career through which you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families. You will need to build relationships with families facing difficult times, show a lot of patience and be a good listener. You will also need good observational skills, analytical thinking and sound judgement to make the right decisions and protect children. Social work regularly tests resilience, stamina, and resolve - all of which you will need to succeed. Social work can be life changing for those you support.
The Step Up to Social Work programme is a unique opportunity to receive support while you are training to start a new career in social work. On this 14-month training programme, you will receive hands-on experience of working in a real-life social work role through placements in a local authority whilst undertaking your qualification. Once you've successfully completed the course, you'll be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work enabling you to apply to register and practice as a social worker.
The Department for Education covers the cost of your university tuition on the programme and provides a tax-free bursary of £21,995 paid over the duration of the programme to support you during your training.
Eligibility
To apply to the programme, you'll need to have a minimum of:
• a 2:2 degree qualification (level 6) or predicted 2:2 degree qualification
• 6 months' full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families, carers or vulnerable adults
• GCSEs in English or English language at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent)
Applications
Applications for the programme will open on 17 February 2025, with assessment centres scheduled for the first week in July, and a January 2026 programme start date.
Please do not apply on this website, please submit your application directly to: https://susw.eu-careers.pocketrecruiter.com/welcome
Applications close on 25th March 2025.
Central Eastern Regional Partnership (CERP)
We are made up of Hertfordshire County Council, Luton Borough Council and Bedford Borough Council. We all work very closely with the University of Bedfordshire to offer a unique and broad way of learning. We are excited to welcome a diverse range of applications, and look forward to supporting you through your Social Work journey.
For more information about CERP and the Step Up to Social Work Programme, please visit our intranet page Step Up to Social Work - Central Eastern Regional Partnership - HCC (hertfordshire.gov.uk) , or email us SUSW@hertfordshire.gov.uk or check out Step up to social work - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
You can also book onto an information session:
The Step Up to Social Work Programme in Herts, Luton and Beds: Q&A Tickets, Wed 26 Feb 2025 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
The Step Up to Social Work Programme in Herts, Luton and Beds: Q&A Tickets, Fri 21 Mar 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite
We look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey into Social Work!
Closing date: Tue 25/03/2025 at 00:00
Job reference: LBC03674