Social work
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.
Job Websites
BASW Jobs Board 3,900 social work jobs in UK JobsGoPublic Greater Jobs jobs.nhs Guardian Jobs Community Care Jobs CharityJob Childcare Jobs CYPNow JobsRecruitment events
Compass Jobs FairsSocial work interview questions
Prospects.ac.ukCareers information
BASW What can I do with a social work degree? | Prospects.ac.uk How do I get a graduate job in social work? | targetjobs.co.uk Social Work England Social Care Wales skillsforcare.org.ukComplete 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 portalYour 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 CareerSetGet ahead of the competition by reading our top tips or follow our online self-led learning pathway.
Interview advice Online learning pathway – interviews and assessmentsPractice using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Adviser.
Practice online tests at Graduates First Practice interviews at Shortlist Me Book a mock interviewHow 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 studyLive 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.