Want to really make a difference to the lives of children and families?
#StepUpToSocialWork is a hugely rewarding degree programme and could be your next career.
Step Up To Social Work is an intensive, 14-month, full-time programme, designed for people who want to become a social worker but do not have a degree in social work.
Successful candidates will have their fees paid and receive a tax-free bursary of £21,995.
Applicants need to have a minimum 2:2 degree qualification (level 6) to apply to the programme. Further criteria can be found in the link below.
We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates and aim to have a workforce that represents the society that we serve.
Trainees will commence on the programme in January 2026 and finish in March 2027.
The application process will open on 17 February 2025.
You can register an interest for the next cohort now and you will be notified when the application process for the next cohort opens.
There are a series of information sessions available:
11 February 2025 information session
27 February 2025 information session
11 March 2025 information session
The closing date for Step Up Cohort 9 applications is midday on 25 March 2025.
Click here to apply from 17 February 2025
Find out more on how to get involved: Home | Step Up to Social Work
More information on eligibility and the Step Up programme can be found here: Step up to social work – GOV.UK
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