Social Work Apprentice
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,434.00 to £37,280.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34434.00 - £37280.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oxfordshire, OX1 1ND |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | F0069-25-0100 |
Summary
About you Youre free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.Youll besupportiveand energised; you dont accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration andcourage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do. Fundamentally, youll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because were here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire. Essential Criteria: Must be 18 or over to apply Must have been a resident in the UK for at least 3 years Level 2 qualification, including English at grade C/4 or equivalent and be in possession of the original certificates Acommitmentto personal and professional development, including the ability and willingness to complete the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Standard Must be able to drive or access a variety of locations, such as those across Oxfordshire Will not have started another social work degree course already and have earned credits. Please refer to the job description for the full list of specific criteria to be assessed. We encourage you to read the job description carefully and submit a detailed application. Successful candidates will need to pass both our recruitment process and the selection process through Buckinghamshire New University. This will include an assessment day with experts by experience, interviews, a written task, a Disclosure and Barring Service check and an occupational health check. Rewards and benefits Culture of flexible working Technology tosupportagile working where role permits Up to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9% Enhanced family friendly policies Local and national discounts for shopping and travel Great learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing development. Please note that we expect to receive a high volume of applications and will contact you with the outcome of your application as soon as we can after the closing date. Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for aconfidentialand informative chat! Penny Fraser, Social Work Degree Apprenticeship Co-ordinatorpenelope.fraser@oxfordshire.gov.uk07760 167679 Join a free online information session about the course on 13 January 09:30 11:00 with the Social Work Degree Apprenticeship academic courseleaderand the Partnership Manager at Buckingham New University Microsoft TeamsNeed help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 337 001 605 696 05 Passcode: 6PX2SC63 Further information regarding the university degree programme can also be found here:Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) | Buckinghamshire New University Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online written test on Thursday 5 February. Following this candidates will be invited to an assessment centre in Oxford on Monday 16 March. Panel interviews will be held in April (dates to be confirmed). Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all. Ourcommitmentto: Guaranteed Interview Schemes As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service. Ourcommitmentto: Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments. Ourcommitmentto: Flexible Working We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. Follow us on Social Media Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact:penelope.fraser@oxfordshire.gov.uk