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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: 31/10/2026Location: England – North West. We are excited to announce that we are looking for dedicated and experienced professionals to join our team. If you have a strong background in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply! As a […]
  • Closing Date: 01/09/2026Location: UK Nationwide.Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills? Have you got a good eye for detail? If so, this might be the role for you.This post sits within Social Surveys Telephone and Ports Collection (SSTPC) division which encompasses the International Passenger Survey community, who are based at airports, […]
  • Closing Date: 10/02/2027Location: England – North West.,England – West Midlands. About the Opportunity Astro Education are working in partnership with several warm and welcoming primary schools across Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to Teaching Assistants to join primary school teams immediately. These roles are ongoing, flexible, part-time or full-time positions, starting immediately, supporting […]
  • Closing Date: 04/09/2026Location: England – North West. The role of a Youth Restorative Justice (RJ) practitioner involves a significant amount of contact with people affected by crime. The work will involve: Working with victims of youth crime and young people who have committed crime Communication via telephone, video calling and face to face meetings […]
  • Closing Date: 27/12/2026Location: England – North West. As a Marie Curie collector, you'll volunteer for a simple two-hour shift at the local Morrisons in Ormskirk to raise necessary funds for our services. We have been given the opportunity to collect in store from the 27th until the 29th of November.The role is […]
  • Closing Date: 03/09/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Higher Executive Officer to play a key role in supporting senior leadership, driving effective business operations, and improving directorate ways of working.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of […]
  • Closing Date: 28/08/2026Location: England – Greater London.OverviewWe are looking for a Research Analyst to join our EMEA research team at Chambers & Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week. The successful candidate will be fluent in either Spanish, Turkish or Italian.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch Analysts are the core of […]
  • Closing Date: 21/08/2026Location: England – Greater London.OverviewWe are looking for a Research Analyst to join our UK research team at Chambers and 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 telephone interview techniques, they gather feedback […]
  • Closing Date: 25/08/2026Location: Wales.,UK Nationwide.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, and providing […]
  • Closing Date: 27/08/2026Location: England – North West. You will be providing restorative mentoring services for children and young people aged 10-16 referred directly from secondary schools and pupil referral units in Manchester due to being at risk of being excluded and involved in the criminal justice system. The aim of this role […]
  • Closing Date: 06/02/2027Location: England – North West.Volunteers spend an agreed amount (normally 2 hour each week) of time at the home of a carer/cared-for personVolunteers spend time with the cared-for person, chatting, going for a walk, playing board games or watching TV. This allows the unpaid carer an opportunity for a break […]
  • Closing Date: 06/02/2027Location: RemoteTo provide a listening ear and emotional support to a carerCall a carer allocated to you at an agreed time each week on our CHATlineOffer emotional and/or peer support to a carerWork within the organisation’s policy on confidentiality and safeguardingPhone calls are arranged around the matched carer's availability and […]
  • Closing Date: 27/08/2026Location: England – North West. You will be providing restorative mentoring services for children and young people aged 9-16 years referred directly from schools and pupil referral units in Trafford due to being at risk of exclusion/suspension. The aim of this role is to reduce youth violence, increase attendance in […]
  • Closing Date: 04/09/2026Location: England – North West. Required as soon as possible: We welcome a number of pupils with Education Healthcare Plans and are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who will enjoy being part of a collaborative and dedicated team that work with integrity together.The position would ideally suit someone who has […]
  • Closing Date: 30/08/2026Location: England – North West. At WELL we pride ourselves on being the best possible place for children to learn to swim. Swimming is an essential life skill for kids, so we want to make sure they have tons of fun whilst learning.We are looking for experienced friendly swim teachers […]

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