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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.

Career options in social work

Find out more at the British Association of Social Workers

Popular career options in the Social Care sector

Find out more at Prospects.ac.uk

Explore the career paths of other EHU Social Work graduates

Be inspired and build your network

Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

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.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

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.

  • Infrastructure Engineer – Office for National Statistics
    Closing Date: 29/07/2025Location: England – Greater London.,England – North West.,England – South East.,Wales.We’re looking for someone to join our DAP (Data Access Platform) team as an Infrastructure Engineer, working within our Corporate IT & Services division. You’ll be supporting a brand-new Cloudera big data platform, and we’ll be looking to you to […]
  • Science/Maths Teacher (unqualified) – Utopia Independent Special School
    Closing Date: 19/08/2025Location: England – North West. Utopia is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed graduate with a degree in Science or Maths who is eager to begin a career in teaching. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring teacher with the integrity, creativity, and enthusiasm to inspire young learners. […]
  • Client & Product Graduate Rotational Programme – BlackRock
    Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – Greater London.,Rest of the world. Our Client & Product Graduate Rotational programme offers a unique opportunity to learn about asset management from the best in the industry and be at the forefront of innovation. You’ll work alongside experienced relationship management and investment product professionals who build and […]
  • Online Reading Volunteer – Doorstep Library
    Closing Date: 13/09/2025Location: Virtual or Homebased. Doorstep Library is a community-focused charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support.      We use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation […]
  • Demonstrator Technician – Electrical – West Lancashire College
    Closing Date: 24/07/2025Location: England – North West. Demonstrator Technician – Electrical   ROLE DESCRIPTION As our Electrical Installation department continues to grow at West Lancashire College, we are excited to recruit a Demonstrator Technician Electrical Installation. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands on experience in the electrical industry who […]
  • Volunteering with Everton in the Community (including Youth Work, Community, Sport, Schools) – Everton in the Community
    Closing Date: 07/10/2025Location: England – North West.Everton in the Community is one of the UK's top sporting charities and firmly established on the world stage of community sports development. As the Blues' official charity it is considered one of the Premier League’s leading community schemes due to the quality and reach of […]
  • Trainee SEN Teacher – Jigsaw Trust
    Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – South East. Salary: £23,000 PA Plus a £1000 Joining BonusTerm Time Only – 36.75 Hrs Per WeekPart time working options are availableJigsaw School Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Workers and Nursery School Workers! We have some fantastic opportunities available for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join […]
  • Learning Support Worker – Jigsaw Trust
    Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: UK Nationwide. Worked in care or teaching previously? Experienced working with individuals with disabilities? Interested in autism and passionate about making a difference? Whatever your background, join JigsawPlus to build a career and make life changing differences. How do Learning Support Workers contribute? Provide support, care and teaching to […]
  • Cared for Children Stepping stones team Social Worker (Level 2 and 3) – Salford City Council
    Closing Date: 27/07/2025Location: England – North West. We are on our way to achieving our goal to provide Outstanding support and care to children, families, carers and practitioners across Salford. We are investing in the right social workers to get us there and have a fantastic opportunity for a social worker to […]
  • SEND Teaching Assistant – Abbey School
    Closing Date: 29/09/2025Location: England – North West.EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN CHESTER WE OFFER FULL TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELPMENT OPPORTUNITIESBring your values and passion for working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact in this role. What […]
  • Learning Mentor (SEND) – Abbey School
    Closing Date: 29/09/2025Location: England – North West. Abbey School is an Independent Special School based in Chester City Centre.  The role of a Learning Mentor is to work with our Teachers, Behaviour Analysts, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all […]
  • Customer Service Assistant – Revenue & Benefits – West Lancashire Borough Council
    Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. Do you……. Enjoy working in a busy, customer focused environment?Have a passion for delivering excellent customer service?Want a new and exciting challenge? If the answer to these questions is "yes", this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking to recruit a highly […]
  • Project Support Officer – West Lancashire Borough Council
    Closing Date: 20/07/2025Location: England – North West. We are seeking a highly motivated and thorough candidate to join our forward-thinking and supportive team.  The role is integral in managing and optimising the company's asset portfolio, ensuring effective investment strategies, and driving sustainable growth. You will be joining an organisation that puts its […]
  • Graduate Transport and Development Planner – Kent County Council
    Closing Date: 25/07/2025Location: England – South East.,Hybrid. Launch Your Career as a Graduate Transport & Development Planner Are you ready to shape the future of transport in Kent? Join one of the UK’s largest local authorities and make a real impact from day one. We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Transport […]
  • Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Graduate Officer – Kent County Council
    Closing Date: 25/07/2025Location: England – South East.,Hybrid. Launch Your Career as a Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Graduate Officer Are you a graduate with a passion for shaping sustainable communities and delivering impactful infrastructure? Join Kent County Council and play a key role in promoting our vision for economic and housing growth across […]
  • Research Analyst – Chambers and Partners
    Closing Date: 31/08/2025Location: England – Greater London.Overview Join our innovative EMEA research team at Chambers and Partners as a Research Analyst with German language skills.As a Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our progressive research process. Through engaging interview techniques, you will gather valuable insights from clients and lawyers […]
  • Graduate Power Commercial Analyst – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 23/07/2025Location: England – Greater London.VEV specialises in designing and implementing scaled enterprise fleet solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising fleets, charging infrastructure, and operations to maximise the benefits of transitioning to sustainable transportation. With a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions at scale, we are committed to […]
  • Luncheon Club Assistant – Community Lives Matter
    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 […]
  • Telephone Operations Interviewer Manager – Office for National Statistics
    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 […]

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