Step up to Social Work

Step up to social work is an intensive, 14-month, full-time programme. If you want to become a social worker but do not have a degree in social work, you can train through this postgraduate degree programme.

What you’ll need to apply

To apply to the programme, you’ll need to have a minimum of:

• a 2:2 degree qualification (level 6)
• 6 months’ full-time (or equivalent) direct experience, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families, carers or vulnerable adults
• GCSEs in English or English language and mathematics at grade 4 (C) or above (or an approved equivalent)

Training and funding

If your application is successful, you will:

• train through a combination of academic study and hands on social work experience in a local authority
• receive a bursary of £19,833 to support you during your training

What you’ll get when you qualify

Once you successfully complete the programme, you will qualify with a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work. This will allow you to apply to register with Social Work England as a qualified social worker.

For further information and how to apply click here

Please note: This is a national training programme for Children’s Social Work and is a full time route funded by Department for Education.

Any questions regarding eligibility should be directed to StepUp@capitaras.co.uk or 03300 417486.