Fast-Track Programme for Aspiring Social Workers
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? Cumberland Council’s Children and Family Wellbeing team is offering a fantastic opportunity for talented graduates to train as social workers in just 14 months through the Step Up to Social Work programme.
About the ProgrammeFunded by the Department for Education (DfE), Step Up to Social Work is an intensive, employer-led training programme designed to help skilled graduates enter the social work profession.
Applications open: February 2025Programme starts: January 2026
What the Programme Offers
About Our Partnership
The Greater Lancashire Regional Partnership – Cohort 9 is made up of:Cumberland CouncilLancashire County Council (Lead)Blackpool CouncilBlackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding social care services and supporting future social workers through hands-on learning and professional development.
Who Can Apply?
Social work is a challenging but rewarding profession, requiring resilience, empathy, and strong decision-making skills. Ideal candidates will:
Entry Requirements:
How to Apply
Visit the Step up to Social Work Page, apply here: Greater Lancashire Regional Partnership – Cohort 9
Find Out More
Have questions? Contact our Children’s Social Work Academy: childrensacademy@cumbria.gov.uk
Make a difference. Step Up to Social Work today!