Children's Social Work Apprentice (Post Graduate Diploma)
Devon County Council · Taw View, North Walk, Barnstaple, EX31 1EE
- Salary
- £26,824 a year
- Level
- Degree
- Course
- Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 1 Jan 2027
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 37 hours
- Working week
- Full-time, 37 hours per week. Flexible working opportunities available, including home working. However. this will be subject to the needs of the role. Typically you would be working Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
- Positions
- 5
About the role
Do you want a career where you can make a genuine difference to children and families across Devon? We have five exciting opportunities to join Children’s Services as a Social Work Apprentice, completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work while gaining valuable experience on the job. The programme starts in January 2027.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Working with Autonomy
- Working with Children/Families
- Time Management
- Assertiveness
- Resilience
- Responsible
- Committed
- Empathetic
Qualifications
- GCSE · Maths & English · C/4 or above · Essential
Things to consider
This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve a degree in Social Work whilst gaining ‘on the job’ experience to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a qualified Social Worker, along with giving you an opportunity to access a range of learning opportunities. To find the full job description, click apply now at the bottom of this page.
About Devon County Council
At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.
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