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Social Work Post Graduate Apprentice

Bury Council • Bury, England, United Kingdom • £25.18k / year • 2m ago

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About the role

To undertake a training and support package that will lead to becoming a confident fully qualified Social Worker within a two-year period. The programme of teaching, development opportunities and support will include a 6-month practice period in an adult social care setting followed by continued practice opportunities and attendance on a fully funded 18-month social work Post graduate Diploma through the Social Work (SW) Apprenticeship Programme.

To apply the knowledge and skills from the programme through on-the-job experience, whilst under the supervision and support of a Line Manager in practice, with additional reflective input from a Social Work mentor.

On successful completion of the SW Apprenticeship, to register with Social Work England and continue employment with Bury Council as a Newly Qualified Social Worker undertaking the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

We are prioritising individuals with a relevant degree in an area related to social care.

As part of our LETs strategy we are encouraging applicant from the Borough of Bury

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Carmel Chadwick on 07583025663

Interviews to be arranged following the shortlisting process.