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Trainee Social Worker


Company : THE FRONTLINE ORGANISATION


Location : Seaham, North East


Created : 2025-10-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development?As a social worker, youll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. Its a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, youll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and masters degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.About the programmeApproach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into childrens social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference.On the programme, youll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. Youll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a masters degree along the way.What to expectYear one:Begin study for your postgraduate diplomaWork with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educatorsReceive a bursary of 18,000 or 20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costsYear two and three:Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to 34,000, or more in some London boroughs)Keep working towards your masters degreeJoin the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and developmentThe role:Youll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for childrens safety and wellbeing. That means:Visiting a child at home or schoolSupporting a parent through difficult circumstancesWorking with teachers, health professionals or policeWriting reports and helping decide whats safest for a childIts a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.Who were looking forWe welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities.You dont need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. If you are in your final year of studying for an undergraduate honours degree wed love to hear from you. Alternatively, you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, care worker, key worker, or social work assistant.Eligibility requirementsHave at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate degree (honours) (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 2029)Be resident in England by the time the programme commencesNot be a qualified social workerReal support. Real skills. A career that matters.Apply nowDelivered by childrens charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.TPBN1_UKTJ