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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.

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 SearchingFind opportunities on our vacancy portal

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

CV and application adviceOnline learning pathway – Making applicationsReview your CV online using CareerSet

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

Interview adviceOnline 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 adviceComplete 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: 10/07/2025Location: England – North West. Work Experience Co-ordinator   ROLE DESCRIPTION The Work Experience Co-ordinator is an exciting new role that is suited to those with a background in customer service and/or sales, and is very much focussed on the development of positive relationships with employer partners and stakeholders.   […]
  • Closing Date: 09/07/2025Location: England – North West. Science Lecturer   ROLE DESCRIPTION We are looking for a Science Lecturer to lead, teach and assess on our Social Science and Health courses.  This will include teaching mainly Biology and some Chemistry at Level 3.  They will undertake all necessary administration duties to ensure […]
  • Closing Date: 29/12/2025Location: England – North West.We provide a 3 course lunch for over 60 people every week during term time and are seeking volunteers to assist in the delivery of this.  Roles are varied and would include, helping to set tables, helping to serve meals, waiting on tables, clearing up, and […]
  • Closing Date: 22/07/2025Location: England – South East.,Wales.Are you a good communicator and leader? Looking for a new challenge? This might be the role for you! We're looking to add to our Telephone Operations management team, helping to manage a team of interviewers and supporting day-to-day operations. The interviewer team are responsible for […]
  • Closing Date: 18/07/2025Location: England – North West. We are offering a paid internship within our Education & Learning Team in Northwest England. You will support our project in schools and communities across West Morland & Furness, and Cumbria & Wigan. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the charity sector, specifically in […]
  • Closing Date: 14/07/2025Location: England – North West.This role would be a fantastic opportunity to work across several projects in a successful small business. Perhaps you are looking for a role to drive you towards your maximum potential and successful career alongside your studies? An exciting opportunity has arisen in Consortium24 for a Project […]
  • Closing Date: 22/08/2025Location: England – North West. Join Our Amazing Team – Playworker Opportunity at Aughton Christ Church Primary School! Are you energetic, caring, and passionate about working with children? We have a fantastic opportunity just for you! Learning Curves Limited is excited to be recruiting a Playworker to join our vibrant […]
  • Closing Date: 24/08/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student:  Lancashire Police Cadets are young people aged 13 – 18 years of age who meet weekly (term-time only) they are also involved in local community projects and fundraising.The Unit meet at West Lancashire College […]
  • Closing Date: 21/12/2025Location: England – North West.The position will involve working with children aged 2-4. We can be flexible with working hours, possibly job share Would be considered.
  • Closing Date: 30/08/2025Location: England – North West.Vacancies:- with Scholars Mentoring Company. Office Role (1 maybe 2 opportunities): Based in Billinge WN5 7QX. Some experience is preferred. General administration tasks. Processing Timesheets. Creating Invoices. Remittances. Payments. Record keeping. Data collection. Emails.
  • Closing Date: 25/08/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Citizens Advice Wigan Borough is a local independent charity providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice for residents in Wigan, Leigh and Makerfield. Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference?You […]
  • Closing Date: 13/10/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: The Youth Club Coordinator plays a pivotal role in leading and managing activities within a crime prevention-focused youth club. This position is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for young people, […]
  • Closing Date: 18/08/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Supporting vulnerable adults with complex mental health conditions/ learning disabilities/ drug and alcohol addiction, childhood trauma, forensic histories and clients on probation . Our services are staffed 24 hours a day where our statement […]
  • Closing Date: 11/07/2025Location: England – North West.Salary: NJC/SCP 23-25 (£33,366 – £35,235)Contract: PermanentHours: 35 Hours per week Additional Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, funded external clinical supervision, Membership costs & Accreditation fees Plus Hybrid working. Closing Date: Friday 11th July – 4pmShort listing: Monday 14th JulyInterviews: Friday 18th July 2025 (YPAS Central, […]
  • Closing Date: 07/07/2025Location: England – North West. Join Us and Make a Difference: Become a Residential Childcare Worker at Salford City Council! Are you ready to change lives and hearts in Salford? In a time of exciting growth and development, Salford City Council’s Children's Residential Service are eagerly searching for compassionate and […]
  • Closing Date: 15/12/2025Location: England – North West. Central Recruitment is currently working with a national homeless charity, with a focus on young people. Our client works to prevent young people becoming homeless by providing shelter and support in crisis, rebuilding family relationships, and teaching children about the risks of homelessness and where […]
  • Closing Date: 31/10/2026Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Admin: Our office is on the first floor of our building. There is no dress code, it is what the volunteer feels comfortable wearing. We have several computer stations. The office is a friendly […]
  • Closing Date: 07/11/2025Location: England – North West. Summary of this role, including the main responsibilities of the student: Supporting children/ young people aged 4-19 yrs on a 1-1 basis who have a disability/ special needs in Play & Leisure Activities in group settings Required skills and qualities :  Commitment, Reliability, Trustworthy, Social […]
  • Closing Date: 15/12/2025Location: England – North West. Central Recruitment is currently recruiting for a number of Locum Support Workers to work within services in Greater Manchester and the North West of England. The organisation we are partnering with is a national homeless charity that delivers a wide range of floating support and […]
  • Closing Date: 18/07/2025Location: England – Greater London. Kickstart Your Career Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, commercial role? Do you thrive in a results-oriented environment and work well under pressure? Are you driven, resilient and ambitious? If so, this could be the opportunity for you. What You’ll Do Partner with […]

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