Trainee Social Worker x 2
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,598 to £33,699 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ceredigion, Wales |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ106463 |
Summary
Do you have the potential to work with people at the most vulnerable times of their lives?
Interested in training to become a Social Worker and earning while you learn?
Social Workers in our Through Age Wellbeing Services work to protect, advocate on behalf of and support children, young people and adults. It’s a professional, challenging yet rewarding job that needs dedicated people.
We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with and on behalf of the residents of Ceredigion and are offering the opportunity to earn while you learn and achieve a professional qualification.
Hosted by a social work team and under the supervision of qualified and experienced social workers you will learn to undertake social work tasks. Alongside this you will be sponsored to undertake a Degree in Social Work through our partnership with the Open University in Wales.
Post qualifying you will be expected to remain in employment with Ceredigion County Council for a minimum of three years, in return you will receive:
- From 27 up to 34 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays) pro rata basis
- generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution rate currently set at 15.8%)
- Enhanced pay for family and sickness leave (length of service applies)
- Salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Car Leasing
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships in our local leisure centres
- Shopping Discount Card (Vivup)
For more information please see the guidance on our careers website and visit the Open University website.
Salary: Grade 7 (£28,598)
Subject to satisfactory completion of Year One & achievement of Cert He in Social Care Practice, salary for Year Two & Three: Grade 8 (£31,537 – £33,699)
Contract: Fixed term Traineeship for up to 3 years – Upon successful completion of the Traineeship you will be eligible to apply for qualified Social Worker positions within Ceredigion County Council.
Recruitment Process:
Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Sunday 22 February 2026
Applications will be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited to:
Interviews will be held w/c 9 March 2026
Interested in training to become a Social Worker and earning while you learn?
Social Workers in our Through Age Wellbeing Services work to protect, advocate on behalf of and support children, young people and adults. It’s a professional, challenging yet rewarding job that needs dedicated people.
We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with and on behalf of the residents of Ceredigion and are offering the opportunity to earn while you learn and achieve a professional qualification.
Hosted by a social work team and under the supervision of qualified and experienced social workers you will learn to undertake social work tasks. Alongside this you will be sponsored to undertake a Degree in Social Work through our partnership with the Open University in Wales.
Post qualifying you will be expected to remain in employment with Ceredigion County Council for a minimum of three years, in return you will receive:
- From 27 up to 34 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays) pro rata basis
- generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution rate currently set at 15.8%)
- Enhanced pay for family and sickness leave (length of service applies)
- Salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Car Leasing
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships in our local leisure centres
- Shopping Discount Card (Vivup)
For more information please see the guidance on our careers website and visit the Open University website.
Salary: Grade 7 (£28,598)
Subject to satisfactory completion of Year One & achievement of Cert He in Social Care Practice, salary for Year Two & Three: Grade 8 (£31,537 – £33,699)
Contract: Fixed term Traineeship for up to 3 years – Upon successful completion of the Traineeship you will be eligible to apply for qualified Social Worker positions within Ceredigion County Council.
Recruitment Process:
Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Sunday 22 February 2026
Applications will be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited to:
Interviews will be held w/c 9 March 2026
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