37 hours per week
This role will include enrolment onto a Social Worker apprenticeship
Fixed term until July 2029
Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic career path? We are thrilled to offer an exciting new opportunity to train as a Social Worker within our supportive and vibrant Adult Social Care Team, fixed term for the duration of the degree.
What's on offer?
- Earn While You Learn: Join us in Adult Social Care and Housing as an Apprentice Social Worker (Social Work Assistant). We will sponsor you to undertake a degree to become a qualified Social Worker, all while being employed within one of our dynamic teams.
- Mentorship & Support: Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of our experienced team members throughout your training period. We are committed to your success!
- Long-Term Career Growth: Upon successful completion of your degree, you'll be ready to move into a Social Worker position, setting you on a professional path for a fulfilling, long-term career supporting your local community.
Why choose this route?
- Supportive & Rewarding Team: Our Adult Social Care and Housing Team is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. Join a team that values empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others.
- In-Demand Career: Social Work is a profession that is always in demand, offering job stability and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives.
- Career Development: We're not just offering a job; we're offering a career. With ongoing training and development opportunities, your future in Adult Social Care is bright.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for people who are seeking a long-term career and who can demonstrate ambition, enthusiasm and empathy. You should have strong organisation skills, be a problem solver, and be able to adapt as needed.
As a Social Worker Assistant, you will gain experience in the following areas:
- Managing caseloads according to laws like The Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Performing assessments and plan services that are holistic and person centred.
- Creating and submitting care plans focused on outcomes and risk management.
- Monitoring and reviewing care plans with all involved parties, making changes as needed.
- Referring individuals for eligibility assessments for Continuing Health Care.
- Participation in supervision and maintaining professional development.
Course details:
Start date: September 2026 in partnership with University
Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies with the University and as well as onto further studies or the employment market.
You will be taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc. you will be encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.
Work based learning is a central feature of the apprenticeship programme. The first year is in the apprentices’ own work setting. The apprentice remains in their existing role the service they are employed and is given a reduced workload to reflect their new role of learner. Their role title whilst in this position will be Apprentice Social Worker. The theme of this first year is an introduction to social work. This is followed in the second year by a contrasting practice experience either within the same service or different for a period of 70 days. This year is themed around consolidation of knowledge and skills. The final year is a 100 days practice experience involving social work tasks. This again could be either in the same service or different. The theme for this year is ‘being ready for practice’. This means you will be ready to register and enter practice as a social worker. The Programme is based on transitions; developing and changing towards new areas of capability.
For more information please see the links: Social Work: Apprenticeship and Social Worker (Integrated Degree) (please do not apply through the website, these links are for information only).
Within Adult Social Care and Housing we recruit for values, not just for skills and experience, so if you are passionate about making a difference within your local community and are looking for a rewarding career path, we want to hear from you.
Join our supportive and dynamic team and embark on a fulfilling career as a Social Worker. and take the first step towards an inspiring future on the Isle of Wight!
For an informal discussion please contact Ian Thompson, Principal Social Worker at 01983 821000 ext. 6859 or email [email protected]
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
To discover more about our careers please visit Jobs and careers - Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.
The Isle of Wight Council is committed to supporting all newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) via a robust post-graduate competency framework, the ‘Assessed and Supported Year of Employment’ (ASYE). The ASYE is intended to be the first stage of continuing professional development for Registered Social Workers. The framework will be closely allied to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You will be therefore, be required to satisfactorily complete the ASYE programme within a 12-month period (or 18 months if part-time).
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected] Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
