| Position | Trainee Social Worker |
| Posted | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Company | Frontline |
| Location | Yate | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme)
Looking for a career in children s social work with purpose and a clear path for development?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026.
As a children and families social worker, you ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, rogression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
On this fully funded social work training programme, you ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
About the programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support.
On the programme, you ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti- racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master s degree in social work.
What to expect
Year one:
Year two and three:
The role:
As a children s social worker, you ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children s safety and wellbeing. That means:
It s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement.
Who we re looking for
You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds.
You don t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort.
Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now
Delivered by children s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
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