Social worker (integrated degree)
Level 6 · DegreeCare services 3 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This integrated degree apprenticeship at Level 6 trains qualified social workers who are registered with Social Work England. Apprentices work with children, families, or adults in challenging circumstances, applying professional skills to assess needs, manage risk, and support wellbeing. It can lead to statutory social work roles in local authorities, NHS trusts, or voluntary sector organisations.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Social work values, ethics, and professional standards
Human development, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice
Risk assessment and safeguarding children and adults
Legal frameworks including the Children Act and Care Act
Case management, recording, and report writing
Multi-agency working with health, police, and education
Reflective practice and professional supervision skills
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Assess the needs and risks facing individuals and families
Conduct home visits and direct work with service users
Attend child protection conferences and review meetings
Write case notes, assessments, and court reports accurately
Liaise with partner agencies to coordinate support plans
Support individuals to access services and community resources
Participate in supervision and continuing professional development
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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