In addition to the locations listed above, Frontline still have
places available in various locations nationwide. Due to the limited
number of places available in each location, we suggest you apply as
soon as possible to give you the best possible chance of securing a
place on the 2023 Cohort.
This is the work that makes a difference
Frontline is a charity with a mission to make social work better for
children, helping keep them safe and giving them a chance to fulfil
their potential. By completing our Frontline programme you’ll become a
social worker who helps create positive, sustainable change for children
and families.
You’ll help protect children living in the toughest circumstances and
families struggling with a range of pressures such as mental ill-health,
domestic abuse or poverty. You’ll intervene at moments of crisis and
need within families, giving them the support and commitment they
deserve, and use your skills to help change the course of their lives.
- Earn as you learn with a salary of up to £34,000 in year two.
- Qualify as a social worker and complete a fully funded master's
degree.
- Get high-quality training and supervision from experienced social
workers, academics, and coaches in a rich, supportive environment.
- Become part of the Frontline Fellowship and receive ongoing support
and training throughout your career.
Your journey on the Frontline programme
The Frontline programme offers two years of intensive, paid training and
a fully-funded master’s degree with Lancaster University to develop the
skills you’ll need for the role. You’ll qualify as a social worker
employed in your local authority and become an agent of change,
improving people’s lives and the social work profession through
excellent practice, leadership and innovation.
Your training starts at our summer institute, five weeks of immersive
teaching that takes place online and in-person. You’ll join a cohort of
around 450 other trainees and begin to learn how to bring about positive
change in people’s behaviour from leading academics in social work.
After the summer institute you’ll start learning the theory over 21
taught study days, and applying it with 200 days of practice-based
learning. You’ll work in a team of four with an experienced child
protection social worker overseeing your work with families and
supported by a tutor. You’ll also undertake a contrasting learning
experience in an adult social care setting while working towards the
first 120 credits of your Master’s degree. Upon passing your first year
you'll be a newly-qualified social worker and will register with the
professional regulator, Social Work England.
In your second year, you’ll be employed in children’s services by your
local authority and supported to hold your own caseload. You’ll continue
working towards your Master’s degree through a combination of lectures
and workshops delivered over eight dedicated learning days and work with
a peer group to continuously develop your skills. Alongside this you’ll
conduct research into your practice, supported by a dissertation
supervisor, and be offered one-to-one coaching to help you hone your
leadership skills. At the end of your second year you’ll have completed
your Master’s degree.
This is the work that changes society
Social workers who become qualified through our Frontline programme are
highly equipped with the skills needed to work effectively with families
in crisis and to create positive, sustainable change in their
lives. You’ll join a growing community of like-minded social workers who
work hard to bring about wider social change through their influence on
the UK social work system and offer you support in your continuous
development.
Becoming a social worker through the Frontline programme offers a
rewarding learning experience and a career where you’ll put children
first, protecting them from harm and changing the course of their lives.
This is the work that makes a difference. This is social work.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals who share our
vision and mission. You will be committed to working with children and
families, collaborating with other professionals and leading with sound
judgment.
We want people who can bring different perspectives and experiences to
the programme and are committed to advocating for the diverse
communities that social workers serve.
You will also meet the following criteria:
- 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours degree (predicted or
obtained)
or
- 2.2 in an undergraduate honours degree (predicted or obtained) plus a
level 7 (e.g. master’s degree) qualification
or
- 2.2 in an undergraduate honours degree (predicted or obtained) plus
two years’ employment in a local authority in the UK in a role within
child and family social work (subject to approval by Social Work
England)
- Grade C or above in GCSE English Language (or equivalent
qualification)
- Grade C or above in GCSE Maths (or equivalent qualification)
- Be eligible to reside and study in the UK for the duration of the
programme (and have access to public funds)
- Be resident in England
- Not be a qualified social worker
To apply click here, or
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