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Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid)

Temporary, Flexible hours, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

Bursary £21,995

37 hours

The Berkshire Regional Partnership has been successful in gaining funding for another cohort of Step Up to Social Work for high achieving graduates who are thinking of a career change. 

Opportunities are available at each of the local authority partners within the partnership: Bracknell Forest Council (Lead Partner), Reading now known as Brighter Futures for Children, Slough Children First and West Berkshire Council.

Step Up to Social Work is a 14 month post graduate intensive full-time qualifying programme. The course will start in January 2026 as part of the 9th cohort funded by the Department for Education.

A bursary is available of £21,995, paid in 15 monthly instalments of £1,466.33.

To apply for this role, you will need to have experience of voluntary or paid work with children, young people and families and will need to demonstrate your maturity and emotional resilience. Additionally:

  • A minimum 2.2 degree qualification (level 6) in any discipline except social work from a UK higher education institution, or an approved overseas equivalent. Final year students are not eligible. You must have completed your degree programme to apply.
  • GCSEs in English or English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above (or an approved equivalent).
  • A minimum of 6 months full-time (or equivalent) direct experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and/or families/carers or vulnerable adults, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
  • To show evidence of your qualifications (such as certificates). Please ensure that you have the relevant electronic versions to upload these to the application portal.
  • To live in England and have the right to live and study in the UK (including access to public funds).
  • To complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Application is not through the usual university route, you need to apply through the Department of Education website and the application window is open from 17th February (you can register an expression of interest prior to that date) and closes at midday on 25th March 2025 Home | Step Up to Social Work

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role please contact:

Lin - Step-Up Berkshire Regional Partnership Officer

Email: stepupto.socialwork@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Tel: 01344 352264

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. 

Home | Step Up to Social Work

Closing date: Tue 25/03/2025 at 12:00
Job reference: People/25/303824
Vacancy downloads:

Step_Up_Extra_Information_from_DfE.pdf

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