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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 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.

Practice online tests at Graduates FirstPractice interviews at Shortlist MeBook a mock interview

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: 29/06/2026Location: England – North West.Do you have a special skill that you think our young people would be interested in? If so, you can really make this role your own! We’re looking for volunteers who can inspire our young people to think creatively, dream big and look at the world […]
  • Closing Date: 29/06/2026Location: England – North West.Our Volunteer Engagement and Activities Youth Workers are at the forefront of our sessions. Positioned within the recreation area, they help to create a fun, safe, supportive environment where they engage with young people in a variety of different ways; think playing pool, hosting FIFA tournaments […]
  • Closing Date: 29/06/2026Location: England – North West.Our Volunteer Sports Youth Workers help us to deliver sports sessions that bring young people together. These sessions enable young people to build their confidence, social skills and overall well-being through physical activity.What Can You Expect To Be Doing? Helping to deliver sports sessions including; basketball, […]
  • Closing Date: 29/06/2026Location: England – North West.Our Media and Music Youth Workers help us to deliver sessions that bring young people together to celebrate creativity through music and media. They support young people’s creative skills and encourage them to explore new ideas to build their confidence, social skills and overall wellbeing. What […]
  • Closing Date: 29/06/2026Location: England – North West.Our Volunteer Inclusion Youth Workers help us deliver specialist sessions that provide young people with additional needs/disabilities the opportunity to engage with their peers in a range of dynamic and engaging activities. These sessions provide a supportive & safe environment in which young people with additional […]
  • Closing Date: 14/03/2025Location: England – North East. Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for work in Liverpool? Would you like a job that gives you variety and flexibility around your studies? We are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support in various schools across Liverpool on a flexible basis. Our clients […]
  • Closing Date: 29/06/2026Location: England – North West.What Can You Expect To Be Doing? Helping to deliver sessions experimenting with different types of arts and crafts, such as; drawing, painting, textiles, costume design, collaging and design technology.Encouraging young people to participate and enjoy their sessionsBuilding positive relationships with young people across the youth […]
  • Closing Date: 02/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – West Midlands.About the Programme Join us as an Ofwat graduate and step into a world where you are empowered and encouraged to use the economic tools developed in your degree to help us solve problems in the water industry from the very start. Our […]
  • Closing Date: 02/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – West Midlands.About the Programme Join us as an Ofwat graduate and step into a world where you are empowered and encouraged to help us solve problems in the water industry from the very start. Our graduate programme offers a truly versatile role, great insights […]
  • Closing Date: 02/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – West Midlands.About the Programme Join us as an Ofwat graduate and step into a world where you are empowered and encouraged to help us solve problems in the water industry from the very start. Our graduate programme offers a truly versatile role, great insights […]
  • Closing Date: 27/06/2026Location: Hybrid.Attendance half a day at least once every 2- 3 weeks (9:30am – 12:30pm or 2pm to 5pm, for a period of 2 months) Tasks include:•    Undertake Social Welfare Research to learn about CLC and issues of the client group•    Potentially have Zoom meeting with the Centre Manager […]
  • Closing Date: 03/03/2025Location: England – North West. The role Trainee Optical Assistant Are you a caring individual looking to start your career as an Optical Assistant? You’ve come to the right place.   We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome […]
  • Closing Date: 01/09/2025Location: England – North West.Do you hold or working towards an Early Years Childcare Qualification?Are you looking for flexibility in your working hours and weeks?Would being paid weekly be a benefit to your life commitments? Whether you're looking for real PAID experience during time out of studies or flexible work outside of other commitments, come and […]
  • Closing Date: 23/02/2025Location: England – Greater London.,UK Nationwide.NCCU Roles The National Cyber Crime Unit's Tactical Research & Development team (TR&D) are a hybrid team of operational deployment specialists and technical capability developers who support both national and international investigations. Working in this team, you will design, develop and deploy using Targeted Equipment […]
  • Closing Date: 23/02/2025Location: UK Nationwide.NCCU Roles The National Cyber Crime Unit's Tactical Research & Development team (TR&D) are a hybrid team of operational deployment specialists and technical capability developers who support both national and international investigations. Working in this team, you will design, develop and deploy using Targeted Equipment Interference warrants to […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – North West.At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business ‘engines’ – Consult and Construct – we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, […]
  • Closing Date: 31/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.At Mace, we are global consultants in programme and project delivery, and construction experts. We help lead the way to a more connected, resilient, and sustainable future. Through our two business ‘engines’ – Consult and Construct – we bring to life iconic skyscrapers, state-of-the-art data centres, […]
  • Closing Date: 20/02/2025Location: England – North West.Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run our retail shops, raising money for vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK. Do you have a keen eye for hidden gem? Our Online Research Volunteers (Retail Store based) find those items that will be […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – South East.The Emerald Cultural Institute has over 30 years' experience in providing high quality English courses. From the moment our young learners arrive, ECI staff work hard to ensure that they are active, learning effectively and having the educational experience of a lifetime. Main […]
  • Closing Date: 21/03/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – South East.The Emerald Cultural Institute has over 30 years' experience in providing high quality English courses. From the moment our young learners arrive, ECI staff work hard to ensure that they are active, learning effectively and having the educational experience of a lifetime.   […]

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