Information for employers
Equip new and existing talent with our fast-track Social Worker Integrated Degree Apprenticeship: a cost-effective way to develop social workers for your authority.
The apprenticeship is ideal for new and existing social care support staff who have the potential to take on greater challenges and responsibility as qualified social workers.
“We have a long established positive working partnership with ARU enabling us to deliver high quality support to social work students and social workers throughout their careers. We are excited to see how the apprenticeship develops.”
Jan Williams
Team Manager, Essex County Council
“Apprentices have found the teaching engaging, interesting and challenging. They have found the course has challenged their preconceived ideas and helped them understand the journey they are beginning.”
Wendy Brown
Learning and Development Lead, Thurrock Council
The course combines online learning and activities from sector specialists and practitioners, with a series of face-to-face workshops from our academic team. This blend of online and face-to-face learning fosters a collaborative and supportive programme, augmented by online discussions, student blogs and critical reflection and analysis under the guidance of experienced tutors. 20% of their learning will be classed as ‘off the job’, which means that they'll be learning during normal working hours either in their place of work or outside – but not part of their normal working duties.
As an employer your authority sets out the person specifications for the role, but the apprentice will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto the course. You can few the full entry requirements on our apprentice course page.
Our team of dedicated consultants can talk you through the detail.
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
Our consultants will also be happy to support you in determining the suitability of the candidates you receive.
If you'd like to know more about the apprenticeship, have a current employee in mind or are thinking of recruiting an apprentice for your business, our designated team of experts are here to support you at every step. Get in touch today.