Approach Social Work is the new name for the Frontline fast-track social work postgraduate route. 

On the Approach Social Work children's social worker programme, you’ll get three years of paid training and support. You’ll learn life-changing skills while working in a local council social work team, putting theory into practice. You’ll qualify as a social worker and complete a fully-funded master’s degree. With the support of experienced social workers and your peers, you’ll learn how to work with families to protect vulnerable children.

£18-20k tax-free bursary in year one. Up to £34k salary from year two.

We won’t lie; it’s a challenging profession. You’ll help families living in the toughest circumstances and struggling with a range of pressures. But it’s also one of the most rewarding careers. The programme is designed to give you the support you’ll need to thrive in the role, and the work you do will change lives for the better.

This is the work that makes a difference.

You will need to meet the following criteria: 

• Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) 

• Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification) 

• Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme 

• Be resident in England by the time the programme commences 

• Not be a qualified social worker 

Approach Social Work in Yorkshire & the Humber

At the moment, the local authorities offering Approach Social Work places in our region are still to be confirmed - we'll update this page as soon as we have official confirmation.