Social Work Apprentice
Walsall Council
Social Work Apprentice
£24960
Walsall Council, Walsall
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a7245c8715bc48bb948b2f6b6c96a589
Full Job Description
- Our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship is a practice-based learning programme that combines theory and practice-based learning and development, delivered flexibly around the demands of your workplace. Apprentices will develop new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out real work as part of a team in a social care setting.
- Practice experience and evidence of assessed competency in the workplace
- New skills and knowledge preparing them to take on more demanding roles within social care delivery
- A professionally qualifying degree in Social Work
Through completion of this Apprenticeship, learners will gain:
About the job
Employment
Successful applicants will commence employment in Walsall Council Adult Social Care and will be based in one of our teams with the opportunity to have contrasting learning experiences in other teams. We are excited to hear from applicants who are passionate about improving outcomes for adults with care and support needs and their carers.
In their daily work, social workers interact with individuals, families, communities, and a wide range of other professionals and agencies including but not limited to education, health, housing, care service providers, police and probation. Social workers work in teams alongside occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social care facilitators, mental health support workers and with many others to complete holistic assessments and improve outcomes for adults.
You will have access to training and engage in practice development sessions that take place within your team. Furthermore, you will be assigned a Practice Educator that will teach, support, and supervise you during your programme. Professional supervision will be provided by your line manager.
Essential - GCSE or Functional Skills Level 3 in Maths and English; AND
Level 3 or equivalent e.g. BTEC, Apprenticeship, A levels, HNC
Lead Contacts, This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.