Social Worker (Integrated Degree)

Social work is a rewarding and impactful profession that supports individuals, families and communities to improve wellbeing, promote independence, and reduce risk and harm.

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About this course

About this apprenticeship

Social workers work in partnership with adults, children and carers across a range of settings, helping people to navigate complex situations and achieve positive change. Central to the profession is a commitment to protecting human rights, promoting social justice, and ensuring that people’s voices are heard in decision making.

The Social Work Apprenticeship provides apprentices with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to work effectively within statutory and legislative frameworks. Apprentices learn how to assess, plan, implement and evaluate support in complex situations while developing professional judgement, critical reflection and ethical practice. They also gain experience of working collaboratively with individuals, communities and a wide range of professionals and agencies.

Social workers are employed across local authorities, the NHS, charities, voluntary organisations and private providers, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as children’s services, adult social care, mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse and hospital-based practice. Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices develop a compassionate, anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach to practice, placing the needs, rights and wellbeing of individuals at the centre of their work.

This apprenticeship has an integrated BA (Hons)Social Work, which is delivered on a college day-release model once each week.

What you will learn

Understand the importance of rights, responsibilities, freedom, authority and the appropriate use of professional power
Maintain professional relationships based on respect, honesty, integrity and appropriate boundaries
Understand the importance of confidentiality, including when information can and cannot be shared
Apply current legal, ethical and safeguarding frameworks within social work practice
Promote participation, advocacy, co-production, involvement and empowerment when working with individuals, families and carers
Recognise the impact of culture, diversity, inequality and social injustice on individuals and communities
Use social work theories, evidence, research and critical reflection to inform decision making and practice
Recognise signs of harm, abuse and neglect, using professional curiosity and appropriate risk assessment processes
Communicate effectively using a range of verbal and non-verbal methods to meet individual needs
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to support positive outcomes for individuals and communities
Maintain accurate records, use relevant technology appropriately, and follow data sharing and information governance procedures
Understand the importance of continuous professional development, supervision and reflective practice to improve outcomes and maintain professional standards.

What next?

This Level 6 apprenticeship will equip candidates with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a long-career within the industry. Students could continue their studies through a Masters Degree programme.

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