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Discover – What can I do with my degree?

The majority of Social Work graduates and post-graduates progress directly into careers in social care and support, working in the public and not for profit sectors. The practical experience of working with vulnerable clients and dealing with challenging situations that you have gained from your course is highly valued by social care employers. The many transferable skills developed on the programme mean that you could also choose to explore other careers that don’t relate as directly to your degree.

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work or undertaking a placement, which will look fantastic on your CV and increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning pathway to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results. Then search and apply for all opportunities on our vacancy portal.

Online learning pathway – Job Searching Find opportunities on our vacancy portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application advice Online learning pathway – Making applications Review your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.

Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessments

Practice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.

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How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice Complete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Social Work students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Closing Date: 31/10/2024Location: England – North West.LOCATION: Wigan or LeighPROVIDER INFORMATION:We are a local charitable organisation, assisting residents of Wigan Borough with free, independent, confidential and impartial information and advice around queries within Social Welfare Law, focusing on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Money advice, Housing & Employment. We empower those who are […]
  • Closing Date: 28/10/2024Location: England – North West.This opportunity requires you to submit a CV and a covering letter as your application.Your application will need to meet all of the following criteria in order to be passed on to the employer:1. CV and cover letter are submitted, and uploaded in the following format: […]
  • Closing Date: 24/02/2025Location: England – North West.We’re a proudly Northern charity that provides tutoring in schools on a not-for-profit basis. Our mission is to transform lives through tutoring – we offer subsidised, high-quality tutoring to young people who might otherwise not have access to a tutor. We believe in equity in education, […]
  • Closing Date: 24/02/2025Location: England – North West.We’re a proudly Northern charity that provides tutoring in schools on a not-for-profit basis. Our mission is to transform lives through tutoring – we offer subsidised, high-quality tutoring to young people who might otherwise not have access to a tutor. We believe in equity in education, […]
  • Closing Date: 24/02/2025Location: England – North West.We’re a proudly Northern charity that provides tutoring in schools on a not-for-profit basis. Our mission is to transform lives through tutoring – we offer subsidised, high-quality tutoring to young people who might otherwise not have access to a tutor. We believe in equity in education, […]
  • Closing Date: 24/02/2025Location: England – North West.We’re a proudly Northern charity that provides tutoring in schools on a not-for-profit basis. Our mission is to transform lives through tutoring – we offer subsidised, high-quality tutoring to young people who might otherwise not have access to a tutor. We believe in equity in education, […]
  • Closing Date: 20/09/2024Location: England – North West.LOCATION: Wigan or LeighPROVIDER INFORMATION:We are a local charitable organisation, assisting residents of Wigan Borough with free, independent, confidential and impartial information and advice around queries within Social Welfare Law, focusing on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Money advice, Housing & Employment. We empower those who are […]
  • Closing Date: 21/11/2024Location: UK Nationwide.Leonard Cheshire’s Change 100 programme offers paid work opportunities, professional development and mentoring. It’s designed to support the career development of people like you, talented university students and recent graduates with any disability, long-term illness & mental health conditions. We’ve partnered with organisations who believe disability isn’t a […]
  • Closing Date: 30/11/2024Location: England – North West.Have you ever dreamed of working in education but never thought it was achievable? Are you considering applying for a PGCE and want to gain valuable classroom experience? Do you want to guide and support the next generation and positively influence their time in education? Do […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2025Location: England – North West.Are you a recent graduate or currently studying a degree and seeking a career in Education? Are you interested in supporting pupils with a statement of Special Educational Needs? Do you want to get relevant experience in order to apply for a PGCE or Schools Direct […]
  • Closing Date: 24/09/2024Location: Hybrid.Class Assistant – 4 hours per week (both in-person and via Zoom)Aspiring teachers: would you like to be paid to get valuable experience working with children each week, working alongside your studies? We are looking for a class assistant to support our learners – children in both primary and […]
  • Closing Date: 10/11/2024Location: England – North East.Volunteering Opportunities Are you a student starting a childcare qualification and looking for quality volunteering or work experience?We have opportunities available in our creche, looking after babies and pre-school aged children.  Working alongside our Children's Worker and her team of volunteers to support women and children.  Term time […]
  • Closing Date: 31/12/2024Location: Virtual or Homebased.,UK Nationwide.The Access Project supports students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities. We partner with eligible secondary schools and colleges who share our belief that students with high potential should have equitable access to higher education, regardless of their background. We are looking for volunteer tutors […]
  • Closing Date: 31/10/2024Location: England – North West.At Woodlands Hospice we have a dedicated team of staff but as with most charities we always need extra help and that’s why volunteers are so important. Without people generously giving their time and skills, we would be unable to continue to deliver the vital care […]
  • Closing Date: 20/09/2024Location: England – North West. SCHOOLS LIAISON ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWERS (Variable hours) – REF 240908 £14.77 per hour Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the […]
  • Closing Date: 31/10/2024Location: England – North West. Please note this opportunity is open to  BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Level 7, SPT4902 students only. Mind2Muscle charity was founded by Charlotte Maria and its head office, Euro House, is based in her hometown of Blackburn, Lancashire. It aims to support many neurological and physical concepts […]
  • Closing Date: 19/09/2024Location: England – North West.Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge?  The Business Transformation and Change Team are pleased to announce the creation of a new and exciting Application developer role. This role is key to the successful delivery of the Our Futures Housing Regulatory Transformation Programme, which […]
  • Closing Date: 13/07/2025Location: Virtual or Homebased.At Doorstep Library, we’re dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.    With 1 in 4 children in the UK leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and […]

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