Apprentice in Social Work
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Company: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
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Location: Halifax, HX1 1TS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £28,598.00 per year
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000022353
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: We have flexible working opportunities including flexitime, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and service need. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7am and 7pm
Brief Description
Social work in Calderdale is all about supportive, trusting relationships with colleagues, partners and those who access our services. As a career, social work is varied, interesting and rewarding. You will complete a fully funded Level 6 Degree whilst making a positive difference in people’s lives through a paid role in Calderdale.
Training to be Provided
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 6 Degree in Social Work.
- Workplace Learning
- Provided with a 1:1 Tutor
- provided with a mentor
- Delivery (2 days pw release at university)
- Self Learning
- Additional professional development opportunities
Future Prospects
- At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment-ready and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available permanent employment opportunities within the council.
- Although on completion of the apprenticeship, there is no guarantee of a permanent position, you will be encouraged and supported to apply for any of our vacant positions.
Vacancy Detail
- Shadow a Qualified Social Worker in a relevant setting, supporting them with the preparation of case files, recording data and attending relevant meetings, while identifying own areas of professional interest.
- Take part in duties that will prepare the post holder for a career in social care practice.
- Contribute to the development of person centred, conversation-based assessment and support planning for adults who are eligible for social care support.
- Provide support to children and adults with assessed needs as detailed in their individual plans to meet identified objectives, including access to specialist services.
- Explore social oppression and advocacy, developing skills in anti-oppressive practice to ensure you get the best from those you work with.
- Develop the ability to critically reflect, adapt and modify your future practice based on new insights, and apply knowledge, values, and skills.
- Explore different frameworks for working in partnership with people who access support and services. These frameworks will enable you to assess, plan, implement and review effective support and interventions and evaluate their outcomes.
- Reflect on what you bring personally to your work and how this may influence your practice, and consider wellbeing strategies to support you in your work.
Other Information
You will need:
- Experience (either paid or voluntary) working with children or adults that demonstrates your ability to assess and understand the needs of others.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship programme.