2024 Spring / Summer Student Social Worker
Recruitment plans and programme information
As an 'Adult Community Services Student Social Worker', you can earn £33,588* per annum (plus annual bonus of £1605) as a Standard Entry Level Student or £39,037* per annum (plus annual bonus of £1605) as an Advanced Entry Level Student.
As a 'Children and Family Community Services Social Worker', you can earn £33,918* per annum as a Standard Entry Student or £40,878* per annum as an Advanced Entry Student.
You'll learn a range of essential skills and techniques to start your career in social work, over 2 years and 9 months (Advanced Entry) or 3 years and 8 months (Standard Entry) on a full-time programme.
You'll be employed as a student social worker and will undertake work in the area you are training in.
We strongly advise that applicants read the job description (downloadable PDF below) and attend a drop-in event (see dates below) to find out more about the role and entry requirements. Should you have any queries about attending the drop-in for more information please contact Emma Le Poidevin (the University Link Tutor) emma.lepoidevin@gov.gg
Student Social Worker Information 'Drop Ins' for 2024 (held at The Institute - 3rd floor of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital)
- Thursday 23 May - 17:15 - 18:00
- Wednesday 5 June - 17:00 - 18:00
Applications will be during May or June 2024 (specific dates to be confirmed) and applicants who have been successful at the shortlisting stage will need to be available for an in-person interview with Robert Gordon University and HSC, sometime during 22-25 July 2024.
Successful applicants will commence their student social worker posts January 2025.
More about the course
The BA (Hons) Social Work Distance Learning degree from Robert Gordon University is designed for someone who has recent and relevant previous experience in a related social care role. It will provide you with the knowledge, values, and skills required to practice as a qualified Social Worker.
This degree gives you the flexibility to balance your learning with work and other life commitments. Designed as a work-based degree, it is delivered through a combination of on-campus learning (up to 2 x 1-week learning blocks at RGU, Aberdeen each year), practice experience and tutor led learning supported by online resources.
There are two entry levels dependent on your existing qualifications and experience. Standard Entry requires 120 Level Four academic credits, and Advanced Entry ordinarily requires a relevant degree. The qualification will lead to professional registration with Social Work England - The Social Work governing body.
As a Social Worker you will have a vital role in society, providing support and protection to people and their families.
In order to be considered for this post you are required to be resident in Guernsey and hold an appropriate permit to enable you to commit to a full-time academic programme.
Upon successful completion of your degree, you will automatically transfer to a full-time permanent Social Worker role within Health & Social Care for a minimum of 3 years post qualifying (as part of your employee sponsorship indemnity).
See the full job description here
Read more about the course here: Social Work - Distance Learning BA (Hons).
