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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.

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

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

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

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

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: 29/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryAre you interested in data and data processing? Do you want to work in an area which actively serves both the Government and wider public debate and decision-making process? If so, this might be the role for you!The Life Events Data team within Population Statistics Directorate collects […]
  • Closing Date: 03/08/2026Location: England – North East.,Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham) & Darlington.Salary: £34,587Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job ShareImportant – For Office for National Statistics (ONS) the requirement for SC clearance is […]
  • Closing Date: 10/01/2027Location: England – North West.Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) was established in 2016 between public services who wanted to provide one gateway into public service volunteering.Our aim is to make volunteering for public services rewarding and to provide opportunities for people to make a real difference in their local communities, with […]
  • Closing Date: 17/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Location: The location for this role is Titchfield (Fareham).Salary: £41,985Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job ShareClosing Date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 17th July 2026Important – For Office for National Statistics (ONS) the requirement […]
  • Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Location: The locations for this role are Newport & Titchfield (Fareham).Salary: £41,985Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job ShareClosing Date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2026Important – For Office for National Statistics (ONS) […]
  • Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.We are looking for a fluent French speaker to join our EMEA research team at Chambers & Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. Through effective interview techniques they gather feedback […]
  • Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.We are looking for a fluent German speaker to join our EMEA research team at Chambers & Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. Through effective interview techniques they gather feedback […]
  • Closing Date: 24/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Join our dynamic Greater China Region research team as a Mandarin-speaking Research Analyst, based in our London office 2 days per week.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. Through effective telephone interview techniques they gather feedback on the legal market […]
  • Closing Date: 12/01/2027Location: England – North West.Flexible Care Professional Role – Perfect for Students!Looking for a part-time role that makes a genuine difference and fits around your studies? Join our team at Home Instead West Lancashire and Chorley, where every day gives you the chance to brighten someone’s life and support them […]
  • Closing Date: 10/09/2026Location: England – North West. Placement Students — for students needing a formal placement; contact via [email protected] Volunteer (Youth Wellbeing) — min 1.5 hrs/week, 12-week 1:1 sessions, 18+, DBS and training requiredVolunteer Youth Worker — min 2 hrs/week, 18+, DBS and training requiredEvents and Fundraising Volunteer — flexible, event by […]
  • Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: England – Greater London.Job summaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution, and characteristics of the population, […]
  • Closing Date: 22/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Job descriptionThe International Passenger Survey Interviewer position sits within ONS's Survey and Field Operations directorate, playing a crucial role in collecting data that underpins some of the UK's most important economic and social statistics.This role directly supports the International Passenger Survey, one of ONS's flagship data collection operations […]
  • Closing Date: 24/07/2026Location: England – North West.STUDENT SERVICES AND TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATOR – REF 2607149£27, 290 p.a. (FTE £28,588 p.a.)37 hours per week, working 42 weeks during term timeWorking hours:Monday-Wednesday              08.30 am – 16.30 pm Thursday & Friday                 07.30 am – 16.30 pmRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, […]
  • Closing Date: 28/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.As a Cyberspace Engineering Officer you are responsible for leading the engineering activity that supports the RAF’s vast array of information technology, strategic communications services, satellite communications, air defence RADARs and the latest generation aircraft engineering and mission support systems.What will you do?Be ready to deploy all over […]
  • Closing Date: 26/07/2026Location: England – North West. Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSalary: Grade B SCP 3 – £13.20 p/hLocation: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, The Atkinson, SouthportContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Part TimeHours: 2 x 5 hours per week contracts & Casual opportunities available.DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 26/07/2026 at 23:59Reference: COMM/26/340273There are x2 permanent positions […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Always taking the first step. Making the tough calls. Keeping heads up and hope high. Being a leader isn’t always easy, but, at the British Army, it’s worth it. As an Army Officer, you’ll push yourself and your team further than you thought possible. At the centre of […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Soldier is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.The biggest team you’ll ever join, the most important work you’ll ever do. Becoming an Army Reserve Officer is more than a hobby. It’s adventure, with purpose. It’s action, with responsibility. It’s a great challenge, with exceptional rewards.It’s a chance for you to do what really matters, in […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Learn to lead.Are you a quick thinker? Calm under pressure, with a curious mind? Officers are at the heart of everything the Army does – making split-second decisions in critical situations, commanding some of the best soldiers in the world on the front line, on land, sea or […]
  • Closing Date: 31/07/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Be the one others turn to. Be responsible. Be trusted with the safety of the nation. Become a Communications Troop Officer in the British Army, and you’ll be doing something that really matters. Leading a troop of key military players in our national defence. Helping to make the […]

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