What is the best direction to getting a job in Social Work?

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In the UK you have to be registered to get a job as a social worker. In order to do that you must have a social work qualification, either a BA/BSc in Social Work or an MA/MSc in Social Work.

In order to get on these courses you will need Level Two qualifications in maths and English. For the Undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you will also need evidence of recent study at Level 3 (A-Level, BTEC, NVQ or similar). For the Masters route you will need to already have a degree. You will also need to show that you have experience and a strong motivation to be a social worker. You need to put these on your UCAS entry form.

All of that will be needed to get you an interview. You will need to pass the interview to get on the course.

At the moment the OU offer a work based route for those already working in a social work setting. This needs to be supported by their employer.

The good news is that currently a bursary is available to help with the fees, although that might be reduced/removed soon.

All the best.