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Interested in starting a new career?
Looking at doing something more rewarding?
Do you want to get paid £30,559 a year whilst you train, and have University fees paid for you?
If so, then a Social Work Apprenticeship could be for you.
Designed in conjunction with employers, this course is taught part-time over two and a half years at the Manchester Metropolitan University campus in central Manchester. (1 or 2 days per week on campus, then3 or 4 days per week on placement).
Over 30 months, this course will train and qualify you as a resilient, knowledgeable and compassionate social worker, by successfully completing a Social Work degree (BSc) through the Social Work Apprenticeship Programme. (Applicants who already have a degree are able to apply for the apprenticeship however this will be at undergrad level).
Applicants aged 18 and over can apply for this Apprenticeship with no upper age limit.
Want to know more?
We are currently recruiting for Social Work Apprentices in Children’s Social Care. You can read the job description and person specification here and the programme information booklet can be found attached to the advert.
We will be undertaking a Q&A session on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 6pm on Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend this, please contact Yvonne Thatcher on yvonne.thatcher@oldham.gov.uk for the link. Please note that by adding you to the Microsoft Teams invite, your email may be visible to others (i.e. in the invited list) and by asking for the link, you are giving your permission to be added and potentially visible.
Please note the deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Assessment Process:
If successful at shortlisting, you will be required to attend an ‘Assessment Centre’ for 1 hour on the 22nd or 23rd May 2025. The Assessment Centre consists of a selection of activities where we you will be assessed.
If successful at the Assessment Centre, you will be invited to interview on 2nd, 3rd or 4th June 2025
If successful at interview, you will need to complete an online comprehension test (approx. 1 hour) with Manchester Metropolitan University w/c 9th June 2025 on Microsoft Teams.
If have any specific questions prior to application, then please get in touch with Yvonne Thatcher via email: yvonne.thatcher@oldham.gov.uk before 25th April 2025.
The next cohort of Social Work Apprentices will start studying in September 2025.
All applicants must meet the relevant criteria, including the right to work in the UK. We do not accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship.
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles require strong commitment to securing good outcomes for children, operating in a supportive environment focused on effective delivery, including identifying and responding appropriately to any safeguarding concerns, ensuring the immediate decision making reflects an analysis of risk and protective factors.
Our Behaviours
Our five behaviours support how we work at Oldham, ensuring we all:
* Work with a resident focus.
* Support our local leaders.
* Take ownership and drive change.
* Stay committed to the borough.
* Drive high performance.
Oldham Council 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.
The successful applicant will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment. The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment.
If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council
NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).
Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those who have served in the Armed Forces as a regular, reserve or cadet.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.
About Us:
Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.
The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels. You can view these Behaviours, along with staff benefits on our Greater.Jobs pages Working for Oldham
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