Summary
Social workers work with some of society’s most vulnerable people. They require a high level of motivation, commitment and a qualifying degree. The Open University’s Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship is approved by Social Work England, and successful completion entitles graduates to apply for registration as a social worker. Our Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship (SWDA) is a practice‐based learning programme that combines on and off‐the job learning and development, delivered flexibly around the demands of your workplace. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out real work as part of a team in a social care setting.
The programme is suitable for new and existing social care support staff who are responsible for delivering direct services and who have the potential to take on greater challenges and responsibility as qualified social workers. It will support the development of social work trainees across a wide range of settings including services for adults, children and families, and mental health. The programme will also equip you to work with professionals from other organisations, such as the police, healthcare organisations, schools and probation services.