Apprentice Social Workers

**Suffolk County Council - Countywide (Community-based)**:

- **£27,711 - £32,654 per annum**:

- **37 hours per week**:

- **Fixed Term Contract to undertake an Apprenticeship for 3 years**

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an **Apprentice Social Worker,** you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Join our **Apprenticeship** programme where you will study for a fully funded degree alongside working for Suffolk County Council as an **Apprentice Social Worker**. Over the 3-year programme you will gain core skills and knowledge by working in our Children and Adult Services and through a programme of study at the University of Suffolk, Ipswich Campus.

Apprenticeships are available in a range of locations across Suffolk.

**Do you**:

- have at least 12 months direct experience of working with children, young people and families or adults with care and support needs
- have a passion and commitment to making a real difference for the people of Suffolk?
- want to train to become a registered Social Worker?

**Are you**
- looking for a work-based route with a fully funded degree and paid salary?
- **a resident of the UK and eligible to work here for the duration of the apprenticeship programme?**

**The apprenticeship programme includes**:

- fully funded level 6 Social Worker Integrated Degree Apprenticeship
- mixture of work based and academic learning
- protected time away from work to attend university and to study
- annual work rotations in adults and children’s services
- a workplace mentor/supervisor
- dedicated apprenticeship programme support
- coaching and support provided
- peer group support.

**You will need**:

- **to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship programme**:

- at least 12 months direct experience of working with children, young people and families, or adults with care and support needs
- a nationally accredited qualification at level 3 or above e.g. 3 A levels, BTEC diploma, NVQ, Access to Higher Education. **This qualification must be equivalent to having 3 A Levels**:
If you undertook you qualifications outside of the UK, you will need to provide a statement of comparability. You can gain this by going to**ENIC - the UK national agency for international qualifications and skills

**Empowering Everyone**

**Travel and workplace requirements**

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but in this role, you will need to travel to locations away from your contractual base, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

This role is mainly based in the community; however, **you may also have the opportunity to work from home occasionally** and you will have an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements.

This role requires you to regularly travel to and from University of Suffolk, Ipswich Campus.

**For more information**

There are three opportunities to join an online information session about the Social Work Apprenticeship:

- Wednesday 12 March, 18.00 - 19.30
- Wednesday 19 March, 12.00 - 13.30
- Monday 24 March, 16.30 - 18.00

Please also see the **Apprentice Social Worker Programme Frequently Asked Questions**.

**How to apply**

**Step 1 -**Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

**Please note**:
**Closing date: 11.30pm, 10 April 2025**

**Interview date**:You will be asked to attend one of the following dates: 14, 15, 20, 22 May 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for this post.

**#LI-Hybrid**

**As a modern and effective council, we**offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of**skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that**flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to**understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven**to make a positive difference to the world around us and**encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.**

In return, you’ll enjoy:

- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, heal