Social Worker

About Social Working

Social work is all about helping others. Therefore, it is considered as one of the most fulfilling jobs you can enter.

Social work has many different areas from helping people who abuse themselves or are being abused by others, supporting elderly, working in the foster care system.

The Step up to social work program is a course that will last 14 months and will provide a £18,833 bursary.

Type of Course

The course will involve formal online or in person lectures, which you will have to attend. There will also be multiple course works through the course and you will need to complete practical experience. At the end of the course you will have formal assessments which you will need to pass.

Entry Requirements

To attend these courses you will need:

• A minimum of 2.2 degree qualification or equivalent (level 6-7);
• To have GCSE of grade C (grade 4 under new rules) or above in english and mathematics (or equivalent);
• Live in the country you are applying;
• Minimum of 6 months full-time (or equivalent) direct experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and /or families or vulnerable adults;
• Successfully complete a DBS check.

GCSEs that suit this Course

Regardless of what GCSEs you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain GCSEs will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of GCSEs which will help you with social worker course:

• English Language and Literature *(required)
• Mathematics *(required)

A-levels that suit this Course

Regardless of what A-levels you do you can always go down various career paths, but certain A-levels will give you an advantage and some will be required. Below is a list of A-levels which will help you with social worker course:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Philosophy

Duration of Course

The course will last 14 months and involve academic learning and practical experience.

Course cost

The course will not cost anything but will in fact provide a bursary.

Who This Course Suits?

Every course will be enjoyable and suit different personalities, below is a list of characteristics and personalities which will enjoy a social worker course:

• Enjoy working with people
• Enjoy talking and helping people resolve problems

Module /Topics

Social work course has many topics that need to be covered, below is a list of the topics that will be in the curriculums:

• Psychology and Human Development;
• Social Issues and Social Policy;
• Social Work Skills, Values and Approaches;
• Law for Policy;
• Health and social care;
• Mental health;
• Practical experience;

Industry Sectors

Social work course allows you too apply to few different industries, below is a list of them:

• Medical sector;
• Child welfare and families;
• Adult and elderly care;
• Criminal justice;

Types of Jobs

Social worker course allows you to apply to a wide variety of roles, below is a list of them:

• Social worker;
• Care home manager;
• Education welfare officer;
• Family support worker;
• Psychological wellbeing practitioner;
• Probation officer;
• youth offending team officer;

Work hours and Salary

You will normally work between 35 - 40 hours a week depending on how the contract will be written out. The salary you can expect can be seen below:

• Graduate can expect £22,0000 - £30,000 depending on the role and area of work;
• With experience (3-5 years) salaries will rise to £30,000 - £45,000;
• Senior level (6-10 years) can expect £38,000 - £55,000