Social Work Assistant

37 hours per week

This role will include enrolment onto a Social Worker apprenticeship

Fixed term until July 2028

Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic career path? We are thrilled to offer an exciting new opportunity to train as a Social Worker within our supportive and vibrant Adult Social Care Team, fixed term for the duration of the degree.

What's on offer?

• Earn While You Learn: Join us in Adult Social Care and Housing as an Apprentice Social Worker (Social Worker Assistant).  We will sponsor you to undertake a degree to become a qualified Social Worker, all while being employed within one of our dynamic teams.
• Mentorship & Support: Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of our experienced team members throughout your training period. We are committed to your success!
• Long-Term Career Growth: Upon successful completion of your degree, you'll be ready to move into a Social Worker position, setting you on a professional path for a fulfilling, long-term career supporting your local community.

Why choose this route?

• Supportive & Rewarding Team: Our Adult Social Care and Housing Team is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Join a team that values empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others.
• In-Demand Career: Social Work is a profession that is always in demand, offering job stability and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
• Career Development: We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career. With ongoing training and development opportunities, your future in Adult Social Care is bright.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for people who are seeking a long-term career and who can demonstrate ambition, enthusiasm and empathy. You should have strong organisation skills, be a problem solver, and be able to adapt as needed.

As a Social Worker Assistant, you will gain experience in the following areas:

• Managing caseloads according to laws like The Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Performing assessments and plan services that are holistic and person-centered.
• Creating and submitting care plans focused on outcomes and risk management.
• Monitoring and reviewing care plans with all involved parties, making changes as needed.
• Referring individuals for eligibility assessments for Continuing Health Care.
• Participation in supervision and maintaining professional development.

Course details:

Start date: September 2025 in partnership with Winchester University

Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies with the University and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.

You will be taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc. you will be encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.

Work based learning is a central feature of the apprenticeship programme. The first year is in the apprentices’ own work setting. The apprentice remains in their existing role the service they are employed and is given a reduced workload to reflect their new role of learner. Their role title whilst in this position will be Apprentice Social Worker. The theme of this first year is an introduction to social work. This is followed in the second year by a contrasting practice experience either within the same service or different for a period of 70 days. This year is themed around consolidation of knowledge and skills. The final year is a 100 days practice experience involving social work tasks. This again could be either in the same service or different. The theme for this year is ‘being ready for practice’. This means you will be ready to register and enter practice as a social worker. The Programme is based on transitions; developing and changing towards new areas of capability.

For more information please see the links: Social Work: Apprenticeship and Social Worker (Integrated Degree) (please do not apply through the website, these links are for information only).

Within Adult Social Care and Housing we recruit for values, not just for skills and experience, so if you are passionate about making a difference within your local community and are looking for a rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.

Join our supportive and dynamic team and embark on a fulfilling career as a Social Worker. Apply now and take the first step towards an inspiring future on the Isle of Wight!