Social Work Students
What contact will I have with the University whilst on placement?
Your personal tutor will attend the Learning Agreement meeting (described above) and will be available for contact throughout the placement. They will also be the first port of call should any difficulties arise. The university also arranges for a mid-way ‘Recall Day’ event, where all students return to university for a day to review progress and draw on their learning so far. This also provides a useful opportunity to touch base with staff and fellow students.
- What are the different routes into social work?
- How long will it take me to qualify?
- What types of roles could I undertake as a qualified social worker?
- What courses do the Partnership’s three universities offer?
- When will I go on my first placement?
- Will I have a choice about where I do my placements?
- Who will support me whilst I’m on placement?
- How can I prepare for a placement?
- How long will my placements last?
- What about placements in the voluntary sector?
- What contact will I have with the University whilst on placement?
- What about travel costs and expenses?
- Which local employers offer an ASYE programme?
- Where can I find out about ASYE programmes?
- What are the average rates of pay for a newly qualified social worker?
- What else should I think about when picking a prospective employer?
- Where can I get help with job applications and preparing for interviews?
- Where can I go to find out about jobs?
