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• Suffolk County Council - countywide
• £24,496 - £29,439 per annum
• 37 hours per week
• Fixed term Apprenticeship for 3 years

We welcome applications from all, but particularly welcome male applicants because they are under-represented in the Social Work profession.

• Do you have at least 12 months direct experience of working with children, young people and families or adults with care and support needs?
• Do you have passion and commitment to making a real difference for the people of Suffolk?
• Do you 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?

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 University of Suffolk, Ipswich Campus.

Apprenticeships are available in a range of locations across Suffolk.

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 team
• coaching and support provided
• peer group support.

The Job and Person Profile and Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure contain a range of information that you will find useful in applying for this job so please ensure you read them. Please note there is no guarantee of a permanent position, however at the end of your contract you will be guaranteed an interview for the role of a Newly Qualified Social Worker.

You will need:

• at least 12 months direct experience of working with children, young people and families, or adults with care and support needs
• GCSE Mathematics and English or English Language at grade C/4 or above, or an approved equivalent such as level 2 functional skills.
• nationally accredited qualification at level 3 or above e.g. 3 A levels, BTEC diploma, NVQ, Access to Higher Education
• to upload copies of all your original qualification certificates to us as part of the application process. If you cannot find these, you can order replacements online
• to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship programme
• to be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge for entry to the social work degree (for more information, see PCF - Point of entry to training | www.basw.co.uk

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. #LI-Hybrid

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

For more information

For an informal discussion, please contact either Lisa Crane by calling (01473) 263148 or emailing
[email protected] or Steffi Bickers (she/her) by calling (01473) 260781 or emailing [email protected].

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

• Tuesday 28 February 2023 – 6 to 7.30pm
• Thursday 16 March 2023 – 12 to 1.30pm

Please email [email protected] to book a place.

Please see the Apprentice Social Worker Programme Frequently Asked Questions.

How to apply

Please read the Job and Person Profile (JPP), before applying for this job opportunity.

As part of your application, you must attach a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for the vacancy.

Please ensure you use this Supporting Statement template, and upload along with copies of all your original qualification certificates.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 19 March 2023.

Interview date: You will be asked to attend one of the following dates – 12, 13, 18 or 20 April 2023.

Shortlisted applicants will also be invited to an in-person selection day at the University of Suffolk, Ipswich campus date to be confirmed.

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.

We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Benefits include:

• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
• A supportive culture, underpinned by our WE ASPIRE values
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• An occupational sick pay scheme
• Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• A range of staff networks centred around equality groups
• Plus more

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).