Social Work Degree Apprentice.4119
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
17/06/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/07/2022 00:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
"THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSITION Salary - £22571 - 24920 Northumberland has an established history of supporting its own staff to undertake learning and development opportunities to become qualified social workers. In partnership with Sunderland University, Northumberland has been offering staff the opportunity to train as Social Work Apprentices since 2019. We are now building upon our experiences in developing the BA Social Work Apprenticeship route and we’re delighted to announce that this exciting opportunity is being extended to the wider Northumberland workforce. What does the Programme look like? This is a 4-year Programme incorporating a unique opportunity to undertake both academic study and work based learning. You will be employed in one of Northumberland's Children's Social Work settings as a SW Apprentice for the first 3 years on a band 5, incrementally increasing over the duration of the 3 years. In terms of the 4 years collectively, this is comprised of a 3-year University programme leading to BA (Hons) degree and professional social work qualification, in turn securing your Social Work England Registration. Then your journey will continue, spending 1 year within the Children's Social Work Academy to complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment. Whilst the 4-year programme will conclude, you will continue on as an Experienced Social Worker on band 8. During the first 3 years - You will have 80% on-the-job learning (4 days a week) and the 5th day (20%) will alternate between taught sessions at Sunderland University and self-directed study. Year 1 commences with a 2 week induction at Sunderland University. Year 2 includes a 70 days placement in a Children’s sw setting within Northumberland Year 3 includes a 100 days placement in an alternate Children’s sw setting within Northumberland. The closing date is 1 July 2022 at midnight https://www.northumberland.gov.uk//getmedia/ee81ac5f-c403-4f1a-8219-70f56c870eff/4119-Social-Work-Degree-Apprentice.aspx https://www.northumberland.gov.uk//getmedia/1c92f422-07c5-4080-a16a-7d13126446c3/Leadership-Pledge-Flier.aspx "
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This job is closed for applications.