Children And Families Social Work Apprentice

Are you ready to take your first step towards a career in Social Work? Are you dedicated and have a passion to improve the lives of Children and Families in Merton? Then we have an excellent opportunity for you! 

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Social Work Apprentices in our Children, Lifelong Learning and Families Division in Merton, starting September 2024. You will be a motivated and committed individual who wants to make a difference and safeguard the children in our borough. You will work in partnership with children, parents, carers, and Families in a range of different settings to support and promote positive change in people's lives to improve their wellbeing and independence. You will learn to use professional judgement and build relationships with a variety of individuals, as well as with a wide range of other professionals and agencies. You will develop your ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate complex situations requiring the skills to critically reflect and make decisions within a clear professional code of ethics. 

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to achieve a fully funded undergraduate degree in Social Work, whilst gaining ‘on the job’ experience to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a qualified Social Worker.

We are looking for applicants who:

• Can evidence suitable academic ability i.e., GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C or 9-4) or equivalent;
• Have direct and varied work experience with Children and Families and have the potential to take on the challenges and responsibility of a qualified Social Worker;
• Are keen to learn and motivated to succeed;

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will gain a Bachelor degree in Social Work (England), which will enable you to apply for registration as a Social Worker with the regulatory body, Social Work England. Thereafter you will be supported to apply for a Newly Qualified Social Worker role at Merton Council.

The University of Kingston run the apprenticeship course. More details can be found in the attachment to this advert.

Additional Information

• When completing the personal statements please consider both the Person Specification and Professional Capability Framework. For further information on the framework, please visit: BASW PCF - Point of entry to training
• Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidate’s subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
• This apprenticeship is full time (35 hours), on a 3-year fixed term contract.

If you would like to know more about the apprenticeship please contact Lydia Billington, Team Manager to the Social Work Academy Team at Lydia.Billington@merton.gov.uk 

Job description & Person specification

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.