Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

Working in a multi-agency team to protect children on child in need plans and child protection plans.

Multi-agency meetings to discuss children/young people.
Home visits.
Creating packages of support.
Responding to crisis.
Writing reports and maintaining records.
Direct work with children.

Working closely with families and other professionals.

Stress/emotional challenges.
Resource challenges.

Valuable and rewarding.

Qualification as a social worker.
General analytical skills from BA in philosophy.

My MA was a requirement for the job. Mine was funded by the NHS but this funding is under threat for future students.
I am now doing a masters level module in professional practice as part of the 'assessed and supported year in practice' that all newly qualified social workers undertake.

Oct 2009 Volunteer Intern at Barnardos, The Rowan Centre. (Pupil referral unit for teenage parents)

Jan 2010 Support Worker, Barnardos, The Rowan Centre.

April 2010 Progressions Mentor, Rotherham Connexions.

Sept 2010 - July 2012 MA Social Worker

Sept 2012 - present, Social Worker, Cambridgeshire County Council.

Children and family social work.
Train as a practice educator.
Involved in social work research.

Get experience before training as a social worker.